First Bank Transfer Code: How to Register & Activate First Bank USSD Code

Last Updated on January 9, 2023

Learn how how to register for First bank transfer code as well as all the First Bank USSD Codes for doing all types of transactions from your First bank account.

The First bank USSD Code for making transactions is *894#. You can use the Firstbank USSD code to make transfers, buy airtime, pay bills and much more quickly and conveniently without having to use the internet.

However, to use the First bank USSD code successfully, you need to dial the code from the phone number linked to your First bank account.

See: How to Register for First Bank Mobile Banking

How to Register for First Bank Transfer Code

You can register for the First bank transfer code when your First Bank account has a linked debit card, a phone number linked to your account for SMS alert and a mobile phone.

To register for your First bank transfer code, follow these steps:

• Dial *894*0# on the phone number linked to your Frist bank account to get started
• A list of debit cards will be displayed, Select your Preferred debit card
• Next, enter the PIN for the debit card
• Then, create a PIN for the First bank transfer USSD code.

Read: How to Register for First Bank Online Banking

List of First Bank USSD Code

Here’s the list of all First Bank transaction USSD codes in the table below.

First Bank Code for Transfer

To transfer money from First bank to other banks, Dial *894*Amount*Account Number#, then follow the displayed instructions, choose the beneficiary, confirm the amount and enter your First bank USSD code PIN to validate the transaction.

E.g Dial *894*5000*2356983310# to transfer N5,000 Naira to 2356983310. Please make sure that you enter the correct beneficiary details including account number, bank name and your transfer pin to validate the transaction.

First Bank Code to Open Account

The First bank code to pen a First bank account is *894*0#.

Dial *894*0# on the phone number you want to be linked to the First bank account you want to open. Then follow the displayed instructions to open your First bank account.

First Bank Code for Airtime

First bank customers can recharge N10,000 Naira worth of Airtime daily

To recharge airtime on your own phone number (Linked to your First bank account) dial *894*Amount# and then enter your PIN to confirm the transaction.

To recharge airtime recharge for others like family and friends, dial *894*Amount*Phone Number# and then enter your PIN to confirm the transaction.

First Bank Code for Account Balance

The First bank code to check for your account balance, dial *894*00# and follow the displayed companies.

You don’t have to visit a bank branch or an ATM to check your account balance, when you can use the First bank USSD code to check your balance.

Dont forget; you have to dial the First bank code from the number that is registered with your First bank account and anytime you use this code you pay a transaction charge.

Also See: How to Check First Bank Account Online Without ATM

FirstBank Loan Code

Do you want to borrow money from FirstBank for your business, or a personal need, if you own a First Bank account then you can request for a loan from the bank using the First bank loan code.

The First bank code for a loan is *894*11#.

To get a First bank loan using the First bank loan code, follow these steps:

• Dial *894#
• Then Select Get Loans
• Next, your eligible loan amount will be displayed
• Enter the loan amount you want (It should be within range of the eligible amount) and press send
• Then the loan Interest rate and fees will be displayed
• Finally, enter your transaction PIN to accept the loan terms and conditions. The loan will then be paid into your salary account in minutes.

It is important to note that your First bank account must be a salary account that must have received your salary for at least 6 months for you to be eligible for a loan from First Bank Nigeria.

Checkout: How to be Eligible for First Bank Loan

USSD Code to Block FirstBank ATM Card

In case of loss or your ATM card being stolen, you might need to block your ATM card to avoid unauthorized transfer or withdrawal of funds from your account.

You can block your First bank ATM card by sending “BLOCK” to 30012 through SMS alert via the phone number linked to your First bank account.

See: How to Block First Bank Account from Another Phone

FirstBank USSD Code for DStv Subscription

You can pay for your DSTV subscription using your Firstbank account by dialling this code: *8943*SmartCard Number# and follow the on-screen instructions.

FirstBank USSD Code for GOtv Subscription

You can pay for your GoTV subscription using your Firstbank account by dialling this code: *8943*IUC Number# and follow the displayed instructions.

FirstBank USSD Code for Bet9ja

To fund their Bet9ja account using your First Bank account simply dial the code; *894#, select pay merchant (Bet9ja/Lotto); enter your Bet9ja User ID, and enter the amount you want to fund the account and then input your PIN to confirm the transaction.

The First Bank transfer code or USSD code is a convenient and quick way to perform transactions anytime and anywhere on your First bank account, using any type of phone without the need for an internet connection. Now you have all the First bank codes to carry out all sorts of transactions.