You try to link your bvn to your bank account and suddenly what you’re seeing is a mismatch which you can’t link your bvn to your bank account.
In this type of situation, the problem is caused by incorrect name or date of birth, and which you need to correct before you can link your bvn to your bank account.
And this leads us to the topic of the day, bvn name correction all explained to you.
Like I said, this article is all about name correction and not a change of name. That I will explain in my next post.
Lets jump in.
Bvn name correction
If you noticed that there’s a mistake in your bvn, you need to make the necessary correction right away because it can hinder your account especially if you want to link your bvn to a new bank account.
For Example. Your name is Christian Nnamdi Duru which is what you have in your bank account, but on your bvn it states Christian Namdi Duru.
Looking at the above names you will noticed that N is omiited from Nnamdi, and there’s no way Nnamdi and Namdi are the same.
So you need to make the correction, and there’s no big deal here because it is a name correction and not a complete change of name.
However you will need some documents to backup your claim irrespective of the fact that your bank account has your correct name.
BVN name correction requires the followings;
- A court affidavit
- An ID that bears the correct name.
Remember, the ID you must provide must bear the correct name, and when I say ID, is not just any other ID but any of these ID below;
- Nin
- A voters card
- Drivers license
- International passport
Any of the four ID will be accepted by bank. If you bring your school ID or work ID, it won’t be accepted.
Once you have a valid ID and a court affidavit, simply head to the bank to make the corrections.
Please Remember; You can make changes to your bvn in the bank you enrolled for bvn or in the bank you did your bvn.
If you go to another bank irrespective of the fact that you have an account with them, they will still redirect you to the bank you did your bvn.
Making the bvn correction
Once you have the two main requirements with you, head over to the bank you did your bvn and request that there’s a mistake in your bvn name and which you want to correct.
You will be issued a form called a bvn ammendment form, along with other requirements which you have with you, the bank will make the changes.
Please remember to crosscheck what the bank customer service representative typed into the system before leaving the bank.
Though in my case, the bank customer service representative turned the computer to my direction and requested that I crosscheck what she typed before she will hit the submit button.
Please that’s necessary.
And that’s it.
It won’t take more than 15 minutes unless there’s a network issue in the bank or the network is very slow.
And lastly before leaving the bank, ask the date the correction will reflect in your bvn.
Previously, it can take up to two weeks, but right now within 3 days to one week. But still ask the the bank customer service representative when the changes will reflect in your bvn.
And that’s it with bvn name correction in Nigeria.
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Can i make this name correction online?
The answer is no. You cannot make the name correction online but rather you must do it in a bank.
But, I recommend you to speak with the bank or liaise with your account officer to see the possibility of you making the bvn name correction online.
From my observation it is not possible because the bank will capture your fingerprint, and not just filling the form, and submitting it along with the requirements.
But still contact your account officer and ask if that will be possible or any other way which you can go about it especially if you’re not in Nigeria.
If you’re in Nigeria, definitely you must go to the bank to make the corrections.
That’s just the rule by CBN.
Number of times you can make the corrections
So far you can make bvn name correction once, and not twice.
This is the reason you need to be sure of what the bank customer service representative typed into the system is very correct.
If you come for the second time to make another correction, the bank won’t listen to you unless there’s a valid reason to make the changes for the second time.
When I contacted my bank to inquire about this, they said that you can make corrections to your bvn name once.
This doesn’t just apply to bvn name only, it also applies to bvn date of birth.
Below are the key point to all I have explained in this article.
- You can only make corrections to your bvn name in the bank you did your bvn
- You need an ID that bears the correct name and a court affidavit to make the bvn name correction.
- You can’t make the name correction online.
- It takes 3 to seven days for the bvn name correction to reflect on your bvn details.
And this is where I come to the conclusion of today’s question of the day, and I’m open to your comments and suggestions.
please let BVN have a separate office the stress is too much
GOOD MORNING SIR,AM BAMIGBOYE OLUWASEYI OLUWASEUN (NEE FABEKU) PLEASE SIR I WANT TO TRANSFER FROM MY PALMPAY ACCOUNT TO ANOTHER ACCOUNT BUT DEY REQUEST FOR MY NIN WHICH I DO,BUT DEY REFUSED TO ALLOWED ME TO TRANSFER FROM PALMPAY TO ANOTHER ACCOUNT,HAVE CORRECTED MY NAME FROM BVN FROM MY MAIDEN NAME TO MARRIAGE SURNAME, PLEASE HELP ME FOUND SOLUTION TO IT
Hello, good day.
Please, why are you writing in capital letters?
If I may ask, are the names on your BVN and NIN the same?
Please explain better.
no
no
Good day ma my name is Gloria.My husband name on his Bvn is not the same with is NIN so when he linked his NIN with his Bvn his account was blocked and for 10 Months he has been going to the bank to resolve the issue but no response.Newspaper publication has been made and affidavit has also been made yet no positive response from the bank.please ma what else can he do to get a solution.
I don’t understand at all. How can your husband’s name on his BVN be different from the name on his NIN?
Perhaps the account doesn’t belong to him, or the NIN ID doesn’t belong to him, and the bank detected foul play.
Maybe you should explain better.
I want to be a change of name, from OLD NAME
( ASMA’IYYU YUSHAU SHUAIB )TO NEW NAME ASMA’IYYU SHU’AIBU TOFA. THANKS
Please, you need to go to the bank where you did your BVN and make the changes.
Go with an ID, a court affidavit, and a newspaper publication.
please I went for BVN name correction from Nwabuife Paschal Oscar to Nnabuife Paschal Ifeanyi…. I went with my nin..affidavit and some other docs. for d change…few days later I was told it reflected… I went to check today and what I saw was Nwabuife Paschal Ifeanyi instead of Nnabuife Paschal Ifeanyi…. I placed a complaint and the lady said she has written to their team that I should check back later…. Is it still possible to make amendment to this as it wasn’t my fault but theirs???
Yes for sure they will rectify the issue because this is a mistake from the bank.
You’re not changing your bvn name for the second time. Mind you, I hope the information you filled is correct.
Good morning ma, I bears Lukman kaosarat Adebisi, but on my BVN is Luqman quazara adebisi, have went to bank to summit my nin , affidavit , newspaper published and nepa bill so as to change the name on my bvn. I want it to tally with the name on my nin, also my date of birth was 11/ 10 1998, but on my bvn it was mis wrote 11/10/1997, how long does it takes for them to change the name on my bvn.
BVN amendment usually takes up to two weeks.
pls I need to change my account name
You need to go to the bank.
THANKS SO MUCH
Please did i need a newspaper publication for my bvn name swap? i want to use my first name for my last name as it in in my NIN
Newspaper publication is for change of name, what you need is an ID that matched your first name, middle name, and last name (surname).
PLEASE advise me urgently.
The names on my Waec result is *Showami Yusuf Ola*
Bsc, Msc results I have
*Sowami Yusuf Ola*
BVN/all banks.
*Sowami Yusuf Ola*
NIN/International passport
*Showami Ola yusuf*
I want to pick just one of them, which one should I stick to please.
If I may ask,
Showami & Sowami, which is the correct spelling of your name?
Do you have a birth certificate?
If yes, what’s the correct name on your birth certificate?
It matters a lot if you want to relocate abroad.
I will recommend that you go with the name that matches your birth certificate.
However, you can go with the names of your Bsc and Msc results.
Bear in mind that you can amend your NIN, international passport, BVN, and bank account name, but you can’t do such with your results.
Your BSc and MSc matter a lot, so you can go with the names on your BSc and MSc results.
How do I findout the bank I used for my bvn.
You can’t remember the bank you did your BVN?
Well, go to any of your banks and request information about the bank you did your BVN, as you have forgotten the bank.
They will help you out.
How can I go about getting the newspaper publication and how much will it cost
The cost depends on the newspaper company.
Just head over to any newspaper publication company, preferably a well-known one in your area or state, and inform them that you want to publish your change of name.
They will guide you through the process.
Good afternoon.
please my BVN is carrying Akpeh Wisdom instead of Apeh. though the mistake was from my voter’s card, now I want to change wisdom cause it’s not in my credentials. I went to the bank with my national ID card and affidavit carry APEH Owoicho Sunday, the bank said they can only remove wisdom and put Owoicho Sunday, that Akpeh can’t be changed that it’s will be a total name change which is not allowed by them. I said okay they should go ahead. a week later they called me that my ID card is not carry Akpeh, that’s my wrong surname and due to that they can’t change it.
what should I do in this situation please?
From all indications, your BVN and bank account have your surname as Akpeh instead of Apeh, which I believe is what you filled out during account opening.
The bank must have noticed that even your bank account name shows Akpeh instead of Apeh.
Currently, banks no longer accept a complete change of names because Akpeh and Apeh are not the same, and what you’re planning to do is a complete change of name (first name, middle name, and last name).
Therefore, I recommend that you only change your surname or make corrections to your surname because banks cannot change your entire name.
pls ma like how much can it cost me to change my nin name and bvn name
Bvn ammendment is free.
since may till know my BVN have not been changed they said that they are still waiting for the cbn to confirm the name please some one should help me out
Did you just say since May?
Not possible because it takes a maximum of two weeks unless there’s an error.
Also, cbn don’t confirm bvn except for NIBSS which is the body that see to bank verification number.
Kindly contact your account officer.
I’m Umar Hafeez Maskawa male, and adultadult Muslim and a citizen of federal republic of Nigeria now I resident at kwanarme dabino rigasa kaduna state do here by declare on oath and state as follows:
1. That I am named perso n whose password photograph is affixed herein
2. That I am the rightful owner of the BVN no. 225……….
3. That on the Said BVN my name was mistakenly captured as UMMAR HAFIZU instead of UMAR HAFEEZ MASKAWA. Also my date of birth was mistakenly captured as 11th day of September, 1998
Insteadd of 1st day of October 2004
4. I wish to notify the general public and relevant authories concerned to please take note that my current name UMAR HAFEEZ MASKAWA, and my current date of birth is 1st day of October 2004
5. That is now needed for record and official purpose
I edited your comment by hiding your bvn. Now listen, you should go to your bank with a court affidavit, newspaper publication and ID to make changes to your bvn. OKay.
Hello good day ma I want you to guide me through this process,the name on my nin doesn’t match with the one on my bvn I bear Faisal Aliyu but the name on my bvn is Faisal Salatu Aliyu and the date of birth also is not correct pls what are requirements and procedures to sort this issue out thank you
@ Faisal Aliyu, So you want to add Salatu to your bvn?
All you have to do is to get a court affidavit, newspaper publication, and ID that bears Faisal Salatu Aliyu.
This is not a complete change of name, so the bank will do it for you.
For DOB, the requirements are a court affidavit and ID. However, the date on your bank account must match the date on your ID; otherwise, the bank will argue with you.
i have issues with my bvn name, please I need help, I went to bank but nothing is done,they say except if i contact you
No, your bank can’t tell you to contact me, okay? I’m not your bank or your account officer.
This is a personal website and is not related to any bank.
Good morning. The name on my bvn is Oluwadamilola yetunde olanrewaju and I want to change it to the name on my NIN which is olanrewaju damilola Deborah how do I go about it cuz that’s the name am using for my results and so on.
This is a case of a name change and not just a name mismatch.
For a name change, you will be required to obtain a court affidavit, a newspaper publication, and an ID that bears the name Olanrewaju Damilola Deborah.
However, some banks will also request an ID that bears the name Oluwadamilola Yetunde Olanrewaju.
So, if you have an old voter’s card that has the name Oluwadamilola Yetunde Olanrewaju, take it with you as well.
So you don’t have any other info on about for were a proper form for a person on how is he is to change of his name on net for of him self too alone to yet
When you own the more you see me throw it on me I have a need in it as for my name is do not to be change and on me is I must to be change
You cannot change your BVN details by yourself. The bank will do it for you.
please can I correct the spelling of my Middle name and also change my surname, and change my date of birth in my BVN at same time?
Yes, you can, especially if you have a valid reason and the requirements as well.
If your date of birth is wrong, you can make changes to it, and this also includes your BVN name(s).
Good 👍
I appreciate.
Good evening,the Three names in my bvn is totally different from my name,my date of birth is also different,d bank can not do anything Abt it up till now, I have no account at all, using my mums account pls I need serious help
How possible is this?
A mix-up during BVN enrollment or the BVN isn’t yours.
Are the biometrics yours? And if the biometrics aren’t yours, then it simply means the BVN isn’t yours.
Tell me, how is the BVN details on “your BVN” do not bear your name and date of birth?
Sorry can I change my name like
This because my middle name in
My document is isah m haruna
But the name of my bvn is isah mallam haruna so I want to you to delete allam
Please, you need to go to your bank to make changes to your BVN, okay?
good night.
I went to did correct name on bvn and account from MUHAMMED TO MUHAMMAD and also on bvn since 1week till now what will do advice please
It usually takes one to two weeks. If more than two weeks pass without the changes reflecting on your BVN, please contact your bank or account officer.
Hello, Missbanker
Thank you for the great work you’re doing.
My wife is experiencing this same delay with BVN name addition.
She went to the bank on the 17/12/2024 and after submitting her form at Zenith Bank, she was told the middle name will reflect in 72hrs.
Long story short, the change has not reflected as of today 30/12/2024.
My question is, are we suppose to count public holidays and weekend in the 2weeks timeframe?
No, public holidays are not included.
So, if the bank says two weeks, it means 14 working days, including Mondays to Fridays.
Weekends and public holidays are excluded.
Again, a BVN amendment can take up to one month to reflect; it depends on NIBSS and how quickly they update the BVN details.
So, try to exercise some patience.
I changed my name arrangement ( first and middle name got swapped) on my BVN few years only to find out that it didn’t reflect is it still possible to do it again
As long as the changes did not occur or happen, you can still go back to the bank to correct the mistake. Once again, only if the name correction was made the first time.
Good day Ma’am. I went to the bank to make changes on my BVN date of birth, cuz I’m having issues with the DOB on my NIN. It doesn’t correspond with the BVN dob, so now it almost 20days I submitted the required documents for the changes, up till now no update yet on my BVN. Bank is saying the BVN platform is down for now. Is that true, stating that no response from the BVN portal. Am tired can’t even access my funds. 😭
If they told you the platform is down, I believe it’s true because they are licensed to use the portal for BVN enrollment and amendment.
The truth is that sometimes the portal usually has issues, but the 20 days are too much. Please get your account officer’s phone number and inquire from him/her about your BVN amendment request.
Good day
I have 3 names on my NIN and BVN and my statement of result and jamb are 2 names. I want to change my NIN name to 2 because I want to register for NYSC, but do I also need to effect it in my BVN also? Because I am afraid it is only once you can change name in BVN and I am yet to marry so I don’t know if it will affect me later
Hello Gladys, good day.
I don’t see any reason why you should drop your middle name or last name.
Even if your school certificate bears two names, it is still not the reason to drop one of your names on NIN and BVN.
Now, listen, if you’re making changes to your NIN, you will have to do the same on your BVN as well because the NIN and BVN should have the same name.
Lastly, changing bvn details can only happen once in most banks, and this is the reason I’m telling you to leave it as it is since there’s no mistake or issues wanting to drop your bvn name.
Hello, Good day ma!
The name on my statement of result in school and jamb is Ehimegbe Uwagbale Festus. But the name on my NIN and BVN is Ehimegbe Uwagbale Ihimire-Festus.
I just went to remove the name “Ihimire” from my NIN so i can register for NYSC because they said the name in jamb and school must harmonize with the name in NIN.
I want to ask, do i need to also remove the name “Ihimire” from my BVN and if i do remove it, the name on my bank account is still Ehimegbe Uwagbale Ihimire-Festus, will the change of name in BVN not affect it. Since “Ihimire” will no longer be in my BVN but still in my bank account.
If you are to remove Ihimire from your NIN ID, you should also do the same to your BVN and bank account name.
To link your NIN to your BVN, the names must be the same; otherwise, you cannot link your NIN to your BVN.
Also, your BVN and bank account names must be the same; otherwise, you cannot link your BVN to your bank account if your BVN name and bank account name are different.
If i did my Bvn in Zenith bank at Edo State for example, can i go to Zenith bank at Abuja to for name Removal in my BVN if am no longer in Edo State?
And aslo do i need News paper publication for the removal of name from BVN?
Name removal is also considered a change of name, not a name correction.
If you are no longer based in Edo State, you can do the BVN amendment in Abuja.
Good ma
Please I did removal of middle on my bvn
That is carrying Mariam Mimi buhari
I went to the bank with court Affidavit and nin that is bearing only the two name.
Now I check back is showing Mariam- Buhari
Instead of Mariam buhari
Please ma what can I do ??
Please return to your bank and show them the error. They will rectify it, especially if the fault is theirs and not yours.
Also, remember to bring the court affidavit and your ID.
There is a mismatch/swap on my bvn. But other documents are correct. What do I need to take to bank for proper arrangement
If there’s a name mismatch, you must present a court affidavit and ID. With a court affidavit and ID, the bank can correct the mistake.
my name is Oyadeyi Akinseye Femi not oyadeji
I don’t understand?
Please go to your bank and correct your name.
Pls i want to change the name on my bvn, from enobong etim eyo to eno godwin eyo, pls i want to know what requetment need to present to the bank, because the former has follow up, pls i need your help, thanks.
The requirements are newspaper publication, court affidavit and an ID that bears eno godwin eyo.
However, your bank may ask for any ID that has your former name enobong etim eyo, so it’s better to go with your forner ID as well.
Good day ma.
Please can I change my surname the name on my account is Godwin lucky so I want to change it to (Osaro Osas Lucky ) the DOB on my BVN is, 09/01/2000 so the correct one is 09/01/2002 I have the correct DOB on my nin but the name on my nin is same as my bvn so does that mean before I can change the name on my bvn I need to first change the one on my nin ? And what will be required from me to go about it please I need ur advice i am changing it because of future purpose so I don’t know if the bank will change it for me
You can change the name and date of birth of birth on your bvn.
When it comes to date of birth, banks usually raise objections, especially if they discover that the date of birth on your account number is the same as the date of birth on your BVN.
This will happen if you’re trying to change the year.
In your case, you’re trying to change the year on your date of birth, which might be difficult especially if you don’t have the document required.
The question they will ask is which ID did you used to open your bank account.
Here’s the truth: if the date of birth on your bank account number is different from your BVN, they will change the DOB on your BVN.
However, if the dob on your bank account is the same with your bvn, then you may encounter some difficulties.
Well, the requirements to change the name and dob on BVN are as follows: a court affidavit, newspaper publication, and ID.
But remember, some banks may require the ID you used to open your bank account and enroll for BVN.
So you better go with the two IDs.
Ok ma,
Thanks they didn’t ask me for ID card when I open my bank account and it was those people standing on the road side asking if I want to open account, Also I wasn’t up to 18 years then so they told me to increase the age so now I don’t know who’s fault is that, so I want to correct it to the one I have on my Nin, please is also possible to add a middle name to your nin and bvn rather than trying to change one?
Yes you can add a middle name to nin and bvn.
For nin, it’s attracts a fee, while for bvn, it requires a court affidavit, newspaper publication and and ID.
Hello ma
My account name is correct (AKINOLA Basit Bolaji) but on my BVN, they mistakenly typed ARINOLA Basit Bolaji instead of AKINOLA Basit Bolaji.
will I be requested to do newspaper publication too ma?
Thanks for your usual cooperation.
No, this isn’t a change of name, but rather a name correction. It requires just a court affidavit and your ID.
Please ma on my bvn
My name in
Abdul Rahman Hafeez
I want to change it to
Rahman AFEEZ
Is it possible ma?
I believe I have responded to your question.
No ma
You haven’t responded ma
Yes, I did. You asked the question in multiple posts, so I responded to the first post in which you asked the question.
You asked the question in this post https://bankngr.com/can-bvn-be-changed/ Which i responded.
Don’t expect me to answer your question in another post.
Hello, kindly advise: bvn was done at a centre abroad. Did a name change with my bank with all the necessary documentation a couple of years later and they also said they will update the bvn. Just realized while trying to open a new account recently that the bvn still has my maiden name. How do i rectify this please. Thank you.
Hello, good day.
When it comes to BVN amendment, the bank can only submit your request to the NIBSS, and it is the duty of NIBSS to update your BVN details.
Banks can only make changes to your bank account.
In your case, the BVN amendment request wasn’t processed or a successful one, and this usually occurs.
It’s quite unfortunate that you didn’t keep checking to see if the changes had been made.
In your case, I recommend that you contact your bank and inform them that your BVN amendment request was unsuccessful.
They will look into it, and resubmit your request though if they still have it in their database, but if not, they will request your documents.
As long as the request was not successful, you can still request a new BVN amendment.
Lastly, please try to get the phone number of your account officer because it is necessary to keep you updated with this type of case until everything is done.
Thanks a bunch
Ma please am a student I make a error on my BVN and I want to change it ma
Please ma help me ma please 😭🙏🏻
I don’t do bvn ammendment except for your bank.
If you made a mistake in your BVN, please obtain a court affidavit and your ID and make the correction.
However, if it’s a change of name, you need to get a newspaper publication.
Good morning ma’am.
pls, is newspaper publication necessary for removal of middle name from BVN?
e.g my name is Abubakar Otaru Ibrahim, and I want to remove Otaru from my BVN because Otaru is not in any of my credentials except BVN and Bank account.
Of course, it will require a newspaper publication because it is considered a name change.
Good day ma, please went to bank to change my date of birth on my bvn and my sur name ,for 2 weeks now bank have refused to change it I have given them all the requirements they said my date of birth is up to 8yrs duration they have to snap and video me and all that have been done but they have not changed please what will I do , should I open another account with the new name in another bank?
Actually, I don’t understand your comment.
What do you mean by your date of birth is up to 8 years duration?
I don’t understand, please explain better.
Good morning ma, well for more than 2wks now the bank has not changed my name and date of birth in my bvn ,I have submitted everything including them requested to video me and take my picture concerning the date of birth which is 1978 to change it to 1986 is what the said is duration is 8yrs so I’m asking what will I do now because every other documents carry the new date please help me I have been going to bank every day no response help
Hello, good day.
I’m sure the reason you’re having this issue is because your bank account has 1978 listed as your date of birth and not 1986 which you’re the one that filled the form.
Had it been your bank account has 1986 as your date of birth, the bank will definitely respond to you because they will see it as a mistake.
The truth is that the bank is seeing it that you are trying to bring down your age and not necessarily there was a mistake in your BVN.
In this type of situation, meeting the bank customer service representative won’t do any good for you.
Try and get your account officer’s phone number, chat with your account officer about your issue and liaise with your account officer if there’s a way to help you out even if it means seeing the bank manager to sort out your issue.
That’s what you should do: get your account officer’s phone number.
Thank you very much I will see the manager and explain to him
Hello,Missybanker.
My BVN has Ojii Joy Chukwu and my NIN is Chukwu Joyce Ojii, what’s the requirements to make changes ?
Joy and Joyce are different, so it may require a newspaper publication. Please contact your bank to confirm if they will need a newspaper publication.
Some banks can be difficult in this type of situation to accept only a court affidavit and ID.
Banks like First Bank will always be strict.
Hello, missybanker
My BVN and NIN has thesame name which is Faith ogadinma Anika and the name am using is Faith Anike
How will i change it pls
is that if i change the name on my nin it will reflect on my BVN
and pls ma i applied for student loan with this same mistake
if i the correction is made one both will it reflect on the student loan portal
pls ma i need ur answer
I believe your first name is Ogadinma, your middle name is Faith, and your last name (surname) is Anika.
And this appears like this on your bvn and nin.
Let me ask you,
What name appears on your SSCE result?
Well, if you want to make a change of name on your BVN, you will first do it on your NIN because you need to provide an ID that has your new name.
Afterward, you can make changes to your BVN using your NIN ID.
For the student loan portal, I don’t know anything about that at all.
good day
what if the bank you did your BVN has been closed by NMIC? Where can I go and correct my name?
Go to the cbn in your state.
Can i change the name and date of birth on my bvn at once
Yes and way better.
I texted NIBSS to correct my date of birth and name on BVN and they requested for an affidavit that speak to the change , my BVN number and a valid NIN as my valid id card but the issue I have is where I would get a bank to validate my NIN and send to NIBSS for me what do you think please
Eemm actually, I don’t really understand please, can you explain better.
good morning ma. I have been having issues for the correction of name and date of birth, so I have been going to uba for them to correct it, but what they are seeing there is agency bank. but they later send mail to CBN, so I went there this week to check it and I sawed that it have changed, but the problem I’m having now is that it has not reflected with other Banks that I’m using. so I don’t know what to do
Did you change your BVN details or correct a mistake on your BVN details?
What you have to do is to link your bvn with your other bank account(s).
However, your BVN details must match the details on your other bank account. If the details are the same, simply link your BVN to your other accounts.
If you did a bvn change of name, then you must notify your other bank(s) of the change. This will require changing your bank account details to match your BVN details.
Good evening ma.
I have issues with my BVN my BVN name bearing first name ANNAS surname BELLO middle name ALIYU and i opened bank account with it. my account was blocked and i my NIN bearing first name ANAS surname ALIYU middle name BELLO.
1. is it possible to rectify my account with this NIN without change of name?
2. if not, what are the requirements for the ammendment of BVN name?
2.
This is a case of name arrangement, not a change of name.
It requires a court affidavit which will properly show how your name should be, and an ID that also shows the correct name arrangement.
In this type of case, newspaper publication is not needed.
However, try contacting your bank or your account officer to inquire if they will require a court affidavit, because some banks will only require an ID.
But newspaper publication isn’t required.
good morning ma..I have been having issues for the correction of name and date of birth, I have been going to uba bank for them to correct it, but what they’re seeing is agency bank.but they later send mail to CBN, so after two weeks I went there and checked it and I saw that it have been corrected, but the problem I’m having now is that it has reflected with other Banks that I’m banking with , so I don’t know what to do
Good afternoon,
please do i need news paper publication for addition of name or only affidavit and NIN?
Adding a name is also seen as a name change, so newspaper publication is required.
Good evening .
Please did you just said some one can’t correct his name twice on his bvn ?
I got my first name misspelled since on my birth certificate growing up I realized that and changed it but after I opened bank account and enrolled for bvn. I corrected the name so the issue I’m having now is that I went to get my o level results corrected but my school told neco that they misplaced our online validation and there’s no way to do that.
So what I’m thinking is that I have to change my nin name back to the misspelled one just so it can tally with my jamb so I will be mobilized for nysc and I also have to do that to the bvn I heard if it didn’t correspond I won’t with draw my allawe .
And can I use the other account I have when I change the name on my nin ?
Bvn ammendment can be done just once. But not to discourage you, you can go to the bank and inquire about it.
Ma, my uba account got freezed and the name I used is different from the one on my nin and where I did my bvn is first bank so I’ve gone to first bank to do removal of name and also did newspaper publication. I did the name change on 13/12/24 and it’s 17/12/24 and my name has not reflected. what should I do next?
This can take up to two weeks to reflect.
If after two weeks and nothing happens, go back to the bank and notify them.
Please I did modification of name on NIN office about three months ago which they told me it has been rectify and gave me my new slip
I want to use it at the back for the past two months and it keeps bringing the past name at the bank when they print the NIN slip at the bank and I checked with the Nigeria immigration portal and it has changed But when I want to use it at the bank for correction of name on my BVN because I want to include one omitted alphabet.
They are not allowing me to use avidafit or other ID card apart from NIN
Sorry for the late reply. I have not been available on this website lately.
So you’re saying your NIN was changed, but the bank is still seeing your old NIN details, not the corrected ones.
You know, I don’t really understand unless you can explain better.
I WHANT TO TAKE A BVN REGISTRATION WHAT CAN I DO?
Sorry for the late reply.
What you have to do is to go to your bank, move to the customer service section, and tell them you want to enroll for bvn.
They will do it for you.
Good day,
The name on my BVN is John Adeoti, but the name on my NIN is John Adedeji Adeoti.
Please which documents do I need to update my middle name on my BVN?
BVN name correction differs from a name change.
A court affidavit, newspaper publication, and your NIN are needed to add an extra name to your BVN.
Thanks for answering most of the comments here. You are the real MVP.
I found the solution to mine from the reply you gave to someone.
I appreciate.
Good day ma,
I made a serious mistake by using my finger print to create an account for my sick mum with her own name when BVN was not invoke.
But when BVN was introduced i tried to create my own account when i got older and they told me that i have already done BVN and that it was matched to my mum’s account.
i tried to changed my mum’s name on the BVN to my own name with a valid ID, Newspaper publication and affidavit the bank said i cant change all two names and that their is no solution.
Note. My mum has no BVN the finger print is mine.
You know, your issue is a lot confusing because I know for sure that prior to BVN being introduced into the Nigerian banking industry, no one used biometrics to open a bank account.
So I don’t understand how you used your fingerprint to create an account for your mother.
I know that some people who do not have a signature use a thumbprint instead, and this is different from what you are saying.
Maybe you should explain better.
Good day ma, i am having an issue my name.
The name on my NIN and BVN is TAIWO OLUWABUNMI CECILIA but on my O’ level result is Taiwo bunmi cecilia.. Pls ma what can i do
Since it’s your O level result, I will advise you not to make any changes.
But when registering for higher institution or during screening into higher institution, please use your full name, or the name on your BVN and NIN.
I am saying this because of NYSC, which requires a NIN ID and BVN, and the NIN and BVN must match the name on your statement of result.