How to Use First Bank USSD Code to Block Your Bank Account.

In a critical situation where your First Bank online banking password, ATM pin, mobile banking details or even lost your phone or ATM card can  leave you at the mercy of a fraudster waiting to steal from your bank account.

In this kind of  emergency situation, running into the bank to request that your account be blocked may be too late (especially if it falls on a weekend).

To prevent your money from being stolen and your account protected, use any available First Bank USSD Code to block your bank account with ease.

How to Use First Bank USSD Code to Block Your Bank Account:

Lost your phone or SIM swapped? No problem, use any available phone to secure your First Bank account using TWO steps:

You can follow and use any of the available First Bank USSD Code to block your bank if stolen or lost.

1. Block First Bank Using SMS:

You can automatically hot list or block your  ATM Card via mobile phone in case of theft, suspicious transactions or card loss.

All you need to do is to send SMS “BLOCK” to 30012 via the SMS alert number registered with your account.

In summary, to use First Bank USSD Code to block your bank account  if stolen or lost, send Block to 30012 via text message on your phone. Make sure you use the same number connected to your first bank account, if not it won’t go.

2. Block First Bank Using the Mobile App:

1. Open your First Bank Mobile App (First Mobile)
2. Press Option and then go to Card Services
3. Select your card type and then click on Hot LIST CARD,  and you will be directed on what to do. Ensure you follow all instruction to complete the action.

Other Useful Codes

Please note that these codes will only work on the phone number you registered with your bank or you have used for registration.

Here are some other equally useful codes:

• To check your BVN – *565*0#
• National Identification Number (NIN) – *346#
• NHF registration/number – *219#.