First Bank USSD Code (Transfer, Balance, Airtime) 2025

USSD Code For First Bank 

First bank USSD is the banking code provided by First bank for their customers to perform transaction seamlessly, with the invent of Online banking and mobile transactions, It has become more easier to perform transactions without going to the bank. In this content we will be listing all the First bank USSD code for mobile transactions, This article addresses First bank code for transactions, First bank transfer code, First bank customer care number and we’ve also answered frequently asked questions such as How to block First bank account, How to check first bank account balance, How to block First bank ATM card, How to check my bank account number via sms.

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What is First bank USSD

The first bank USSD code for mobile transactions is *894#, as we earlier said The First bank USSD code is used for performing mobile phone transactions such as:

1.      Transfer

2.      Checking of account balance

3.      Paying bills (Airtime purchase, Data purchase, Electricity bill payment)

4.      Creating First bank account

5.      ATM Card control

6.      Loan application

7.      Bank limit management

8.      Enquiry service

9.      Customer care service

Before you can be permitted to perform transactions using the First bank USSD code, you must have an account with First bank Plc. Although the USSD code can also be used to create a quick bank account with First Bank, below are the steps to create a First bank account using the USSD code.

Note: In USSD transactions numbers are used to issue commands unlike mobile apps, where you are provided with buttons

1.      Dial *894*0#

2.      You will be firstly reminded that USSD transactions cost 6.98 Naira.

3.      Enter the number “1” provided by the prompt,

4.      Click on the “Proceed” button to continue

5.      Selecta number like transfer, airtime, data etc and click “proceed” button to perform any transaction

6.      You will be required to either use your NIN or BVN to create a First bank account.

7.      If you select NIN or BVN, you will provide the number and click on proceed to continue

8.      Ensure to follow to follow all prompts to successfully create the account

9.      Your First bank account Number will be sent to your phone after account is created successfully.

First bank transfer code:

The first bank code for bank transfer is *894*amount*account number#, you can send money to First bank and non First bank users using the First bank USSD transfer code. Or you follow this steps below:

1.      Dial *894#

2.      Select the number that has “Transfer”

3.      Click on the proceed button

4.      Enter the recipients account number

5.      Select the bank

6.      Enter amount you want to transfer

7.      Enter your digit number for transfer

8.      Click on the “submit” button to complete transaction.

First bank swift code: 

The first bank Swift code is majorly used for international money transfers, it contains number digits and description that helps banks identify and exchange messages amongst themselves, below is the Nigeria First bank swift code for international money transfer:

Swift Code	FBNINGLAGCS
Branch Code	GCS
Bank Name	FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA LTD

 

First Bank Sort Code:

Sort code is the unique identification of different branches of First Bank within Nigeria, They are used to perform transactions within the First bank branches in the country, attached is a complete list of First Bank Sort code.

First bank customer care number

The official First bank Customer care number is 0708 062 5000 or 1448 5500, The first bank customer care number serves as the first point of call in cases of emergency and also for other bank transactions.

Frequently asked Questions

How to block first bank account:

To block your first bank account, you can either reach out to the first bank customer care number via 0708 062 5000 or 1448 5500 or visit any of their physical branches closest to you.

How to check first bank account balance using First bank USSD Code:

There are several ways to check your first bank account balance, if you are using the First bank mobile app, you can check your account balance there or, via an ATM machine. Because this article covers how to use the First bank USSD codes, we will be explaining how you can use the First bank USSD code to check your account balance and also a mini account statement.

To check account balance:

1.      Dial *894*00#

2.      Enter your 4 digit pin.

3.      Click submit to see account balance

To check mini bank statement:

1.      Dial *894*your account number#

2.      Enter your transaction pin

3.      Click on submit to proceed

How to block first bank ATM card

Perhaps you lost your ATM card or your ATM card has been comprised, below are easy steps to block your First bank ATM card:

1.      Dial *894#

2.      Select “Next page”

3.      Select “Card control”

4.      Select options you want ATM card to be blocked for such as
POS
Web/mobile app

All Channels
ATM
Foreign

5.      Enter your pin and click submit to block your ATM card

How to Unblock your First Bank ATM card:

1.      Dial *894#

2.      Select “Next page”

3.      Select “Card control”

4.      Select options you want ATM card to be blocked for such as
POS
Web/mobile app

All Channels
ATM
Foreign

5.      Select the unblock option

6.      Enter your 4-digit pin and click submit to unblock ATM card

How to check my bank account number via sms:

Checking your first bank account number via sms is easy, follow the guidelines below:

1.      Dial *894#

2.      Select the “Enquiry Services option”

3.      Select “account number enquiry”

4.      Enter your Pin

5.      Click on “Submit”, you will receive your first bank account number via sms.

Conclusion:

In this article we have outlined the easy steps to perform transactions using the first bank USSD code, The USSD code for first bank transactions can be used to create accounts, make transfers, purchase data and airtime/ pay for other utility bills, The USSD code for first bank transactions can also be used to block your ATM card and to enquire about your First bank account number which can be received via sms. We have also answered couple of questions about the First bank USSD code and also how to access the first bank customer care number.

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