Now Using the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC)’s USSD service, you can easily retrieve your National Identity Number (NIN) on your mobile phone. in this article you will learn how to check your NIN via USSD below.
How to Check or Retrieve National Identity Number (NIN) Via USSD
To check your NIN via USSD simply Dial *346# on your phone to retrieve your NIN. This service is available on all the Nigerian Mobile Networks, including MTN, AIRTEL, GLO and 9mobile.
Steps:
- dial *346#
- If you are still using the same phone number that you enrolled with for your NIN, you can retrieve it by selecting “NIN Retrieval” from the list of alternatives that is displayed and typing the number “1“
- Follow the prompt on your screen and enter the relevant information.
- Please keep in mind that using this code attracts a service costs of N20 (twenty naira) (deducted from your phone credit balance).
How do I know When my NIN Card is Ready?
To check if your National Identity Number (NIN) card is ready, visit the National Identity Management Commission [NIMC] website- www.nimc.gov.ng.
Scroll down the homepage and click on ‘e-ID Card Status Portal’ to check if your card is ready and now available at the activation center.
Input your first name, last name and your NIMC check tracking ID and click the ‘check now’ icon button.