Have you enrolled for your National Identification Number (NIN) by the NIMC and you’re currently looking for how to check NIN number? Well, this post is for you. Well, in the be explaining how to check your NIN number from your mobile phone by dialing a special USSD code.
Before going properly into the post which is how to check NIN number, let’s explain the meaning of NIN and its importance to the Nigerian populace.
The National Identification Number (NIN) is a set of numbers (usually 11 in number) that is assigned to a user individual upon successful enrolment for the National Identification System by NIMC
It is also mandatory for every citizen and a legal resident in Nigeria to enroll for the National Identification Number (NIN).
Some uses of the National Identification Number (NIN) are as follows:
- It is used as a unique identifier for every citizen and a legal permanent resident in Nigeria.
- The NIN number is used to register and check the availability of your National Identification Card(if you enrolled for one).
Other things to know about the National Identification Number (NIN) are as follows:
- The National Identification Number (NIN) consists of 11 numbers and is assigned to an individual after his/her enrolment.
- No two individuals can possess the same NIN number.
- The NIN of an individual is rendered invalid upon death
- All citizens and legal residents in Nigeria are eligible to enroll for the NIN.
Without wasting much time, let’s teach you how to check NIN number with USSD codes 2019.
How To Check NIN Number
Your NIN number is available on a slip given to you after registration at the NIMC registration center.
However, if you’ve forgotten your NIN number or you don’t remember where you kept the NIN slip, this section of the blog post is going to show you how to check the NIN number without your slip.
The NIMC’s USSD code NIN number checking service enables you to recover your NIN easily using your mobile phone instead of going through the stress of transporting yourself to the nearest NIMC center.
To check your NIN number, follow the steps below:
- Navigate to your dialer or phone app and dial *346#
- Select the “NIN Retrieval” option, by typing in ‘1’ to check your NIN number if you dialed this code from the phone number you used when registering for your NIN.
- Select “NIN Search” by typing in ‘2’, to check your NIN by inputting some of your registration details if you’ve lost your phone number or using another phone.
- Congratulations, you are finally able to check your NIN for your mobile device.
Please note that a one-time fee of N20 (Twenty Naira) will be deducted from your mobile airtime to use this NIN checking service.
Conclusion
This post has been about how to check your NIN with USSD codes and we hope that it has helped you in checking your NIN number on your mobile device.
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the ussd code is not working … at least as at this noon
1 july 2019
Pls helf me my id card i dont no were should i stard
This code is still not responding as at today 19/7/2019. Kindly reactivate it. I need my nin number, but I lost my card. Kindly help me out. Thanks
IT IS STILL NOT WORKING AS OF SEPTEMBER, 3, 2019. The option available is to go to the NIN centre where you will be charged 500NGN to get the NIN number back.
Comment:I need to retrieve my NIN . please help me out , for my NIN slip is lost. I can’t just get it. the code here is not working as of today…5/9/2019
I need to assist with the my slip
This worked for me. I had to dial it a few times though. But after like 4 attempts, I got my NIN number. Thank you
IT IS WORKING PERFECTLY ,BUT AFTER SECOND ATTEMPT .THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION
You have to try the number a few times but it works
Please I need your help please…I did my national identity card 2017, and the digital number that was given me to bring along incase Am coming to collect the I’d card I have missed placed it, and I don’t know how to go and collect the I’d card…please I need help please
If you have done yours please let me know cause I have same issue too
i have registered for the Nimc since 2014, i have my slip but i can check the status of my card or collect my card plas what step do i hv to take
Hello, i have lost the number i register my National i. d card and the number have been recycled by the service provider. What can i do to know that my ecard is ready for pick, thanks.
The code is not working on 9mobile network. And the figure 2 option when you dail the *346# code is to cancel.
THE PROCESS IS NOT WORKING. I HAVE REGISTERED SINCE JANUARY 2014, TILL DATE NIMC HAVE NOT PRODUCE THE PERMANENT CARD. WHAT A PARASTATAL? MY NIN IS 77553594139. I HAVE VISITED THE NIMC OFFICE AT ALAUSHA, IKEJA LAGOS ABOUT FIVE TIMES, THE STORY WAS THAT, I WILL RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGE WHEN IT IS READY.
Thanks so much for the information. I tried and it worked at my first attempt.
the ussd code is not working for glo registration network. pls i need help to get my nin via this line: 08056277696
I tried the code but was told that I needed to visit their office but was still charged twice
Pls it keeps on saying that my data does not exist. What does that mean and I registered for my nin
Please me too i do my register since 2001/2003 but i lost the card, so how can i see my NIN at this moment please!!
Hello, do you still have the phone number you used when registering? If you don’t have it, you will have to go to their office to let them know your situation.
THE code is not working and the will reduced money that, pls try and do something about it
Why don’t people take a photo off their card on their phone and save it on the phone or computer? Stop distubing Nigerian that you have ls your card and you don’t know the number. The is stupidity of the highest order How long will it take to write down eleven numbers. It should take less than one minute.