How to link your NIN to your Phone

Updated - December 25, 2022

Below you will find quick and easy steps for subscribers of all major network providers in Nigeria (MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile) to link their National Identity Number (NIN) to their Number.

Link NIN to MTN Number

*785#

1

Dial *785# using the phone number you wish to link

2

Enter your NIN and submit or dial *785*Your NIN# from the phone number you wish to link.

The number will be linked to your NIN automatically.

You can also visit https://nin.mtn.ng or download MyMTN App to submit your NIN details.

Link NIN to Glo Number

SMS

To link your National Identification Number (NIN) to your Glo mobile number simply send:

UPDATENIN NIN FirstName LastName” to 109.

Link NIN to Airtel Number

*121*1#

Link your National Identification Number (NIN) to your phone number. Just dial *121*1# now to link

Link NIN to 9Mobile Number

*200*8#

To link your NIN to your 9mobile number simply dial *200*8#

or

Visit http://www.9mobile.com.ng/nin

Forgotten your NIN? Follow our guide on How to Check your National Identity Number (NIN) on phone

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