{"id":2914,"date":"2026-08-10T15:26:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.giftcardstonaira.com\/posts\/?p=2914"},"modified":"2026-08-16T15:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T15:49:19","slug":"first-bank-ussd-code-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.giftcardstonaira.com\/posts\/first-bank-ussd-code-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"First Bank USSD Code In Nigeria (Updated 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

First Bank customers<\/b> can access essential <\/span>banking services<\/b> by dialing <\/span>*894#<\/b> from the <\/span>mobile number<\/b> linked to their account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The service works without mobile data or the banking app, making it useful for quick transactions whenever <\/span>internet access<\/b><\/a> is unavailable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through <\/span>*894#,<\/b> customers can <\/span>transfer money, buy airtime, pay bills,<\/b> check their account balance, and manage other account services directly from their phones.<\/span><\/p>\n

For faster access, dial <\/span>*894*0# to check your balance or *894*Amount#<\/b> to recharge your registered line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To send money to another <\/span>Nigerian bank account,<\/b> dial <\/span>*894#<\/b> and follow the prompts displayed on the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

The service is available across <\/span>Nigerian mobile networks<\/b> and works on smartphones as well as basic keypad phones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This makes <\/span>*894#<\/b> a useful offline banking option for <\/span>First Bank customers<\/b> who need reliable access to everyday banking services without depending on an internet connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Popular First Bank USSD Codes and Their Functions<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Service<\/b><\/td>\nUSSD Code<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Access Main Menu<\/span><\/td>\n*894#<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Check Account Balance<\/span><\/td>\n*894*0#<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfer to First Bank<\/span><\/td>\n*894*Amount*Account Number#<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfer to Other Banks<\/span><\/td>\n*894*Amount*Account Number#<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buy Airtime for Self<\/span><\/td>\n*894*Amount#<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buy Airtime for Others<\/span><\/td>\n*894*Amount*Phone Number#<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pay Bills<\/span><\/td>\n*894# \u2192 Pay Bills<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Open First Bank Account<\/span><\/td>\n*894# \u2192 Open Account<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Block Account \/ Card<\/span><\/td>\n*894# \u2192 Security Options<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

These cover the day-to-day banking services needed by respective customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dial from your registered number every time, and keep your <\/span>USSD PIN<\/b> strictly to yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

About First Bank Nigeria<\/b><\/h2>\n

First Bank of Nigeria<\/b><\/a> is one of the oldest and most established financial institutions in the country, with a history stretching back over 130 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It serves millions of customers across retail, corporate, and digital banking, offering savings and current accounts, domestic and international <\/span>transfers, loans, investments, bill payments, and mobile banking.<\/b><\/p>\n

The <\/span>first bank mobile app<\/b> is well-equipped for more advanced banking tasks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, <\/span>*894#<\/b> is what millions of Nigerians reach for when they need banking to just work quickly, reliably, and without internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide covers every <\/span>First Bank <\/b>USSD<\/b><\/a> code<\/b> worth knowing, how to get activated, what it costs, how to fix common problems, and how to use the service safely.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is First Bank USSD?<\/b><\/h2>\n

First Bank USSD<\/b><\/a> is a <\/span>mobile banking service<\/b> that lets customers carry out financial transactions using short codes with no data connection required.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s the most practical option when you:<\/span><\/p>\n