Ecobank mobile transfer:How to register for ussd, transfer money, buy airtime check account balance and block account

Banks in Nigeria are trying to improve and develop products that meet the demands of their customers, each bank is coming up with what best suits it.

Ecobank has decided to make Mobile Banking easy and put it at your fingertips, you can do quite a lot with your mobile phone. The good thing is, Mobile Banking is currently available in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The Ecobank transfer code is a mobile Bank, you can do so much with the USSD without visiting the banking hall or the ATMs. Most people today would only Bank with a Bank that meets their needs, any Bank that is not technologically driven will lose customers’ because they customers are not oblivious of the times.

Ecobank has developed its own short code *326#, the good thing is, it varies according to the country of residence.

You can get access in Nigeria via these network providers; GLOBACOM, 9 MOBILE, AIRTEL And MTN. but, for Nigerians who live abroad and want to enjoy these various services, you can easily ROAM your number.

Features of Ecobank mobile banking short code

 It is fast and safe
 It works on all phones
 You can access your account time with the code
 You don’t need to visit the ATM or Banking Hall to carry out Transactions
 Make instant transfers
 Check balance
 Pay bills
 Read mini – statements
 Buy airtime

How to register for Ecobank short code

First for every active customer who wants the quick fast banking is to get to register for EcoBank short code and USSD, to enjoy this service you must;

 Simply dial *326# via the number you registered your account with
 Select *Create PIN*
 Enter your EcoBank Account as requested
 Enter your debit card details
 Create a 4-digit PIN (only known to you e.g 5050)

How to transfer money using your Ecobank short code (*326#)

Transferring funds from EcoBank is also not difficult, to transfer funds from your Ecobank to either a customer from Ecobank or another bank follow the instructions below

From Ecobank to Ecobank holder

 Dial *326#
 Enter the account number of the recipient
 Confirm the full details of the recipient
 Enter your 4 digit PIN.

From Ecobank to other Banks

To transfer money from ecobank to another bank such as UBA, FIRST BANK, POLARIS ETC. KINDLY Dial *326#
Select the option transfer funds
Enter the recipient’s account number, and select the bank type

 Confirm your 4 digit PIN
Confirm your details especially name of recipient and click next
You finally can enter the PIN (your 4 digit security PIN)

How to transfer money from ECOBANK to ECOBANK account

To transfer money from Eco bank to another bank ECO BANK ACCOUNT simply Dial *326*3*account number*amount# using the phone number you registered phone number.
 UBA to other Banks *326*4*account number*amount#

How to buy recharge card with your Ecobank short code

How to buy recharge card for yourself

 To buy recharge card or airtime for self from your ecobank account Dial *326*amount#. this must be done from your register phone that is link to your eco bank account.

Example: *326*5000#

How to buy recharge card for a third party

 Simply dial *326*amount*recipients mobile number#
Example: *326*5000*08012345678#

How to check your account balance with your Ecobank short code

 To check your account balance via eco bank Dial *326*0# and follow the on screen message to view your account balance.

How to block your EcoBank account

In terms of stolen or missing ATM cards, the need may arise to deactivate (block) your account for safety of your funds. To block your eco bank account Just dial *326*911# to deactivate your account

Advantage of the Ecobank short code

 It is very simple to operate
 It is fast to operate, in just 2 minutes you’re done.
 It is convenient to operate
 It is available 24 hours, 7 days.
 It is safe
 It cut out the stress and save you the long hours queues
 The code is not a time waster
 It’s a very fast and secure process to send money, pay bills, top-up airtime and conduct all processes that the Ecobank Mobile banking Application can do.
 It is simple to use because it works on all types of mobile phone