One of the most frustrating things you can encounter as a Nigerian is losing either your ATM card or Phone. This is because the economic situation of the country is far from expected and a lot of people are now going into fraudulent acts and stealing from innocent citizens.
You should not panic if either of your ATM or Phone is stolen you don’t have to be desperate for a solution because in this article we are covering everything on how to block your bank account in Nigeria from fraudulent activities
Can I block someone from taking money from my bank account?
Yes, you can. Once you confirm that your ATM or Phone is stolen or missing, you can block your account before anyone else take advantage of your stolen items and swindle your hard-earned money.
It is often frustrating when you realize that your phone and ATM cards are stolen or missing because you know it poses a great threat to your finances and identity.
How do I block a bank account?
To block a bank account in case of emergency, there are two methods of blocking your Nigerian account
The first method is by using your SIM card that links to your bank account provided that it was stolen, you can do this by calling your customer care of your mobile network provider and asking them to block your mobile number
The second method you can use in blocking your account number involves going to the bank to make complaints and filling out the necessary document, if the bank is not available that same day, you can call your bank customer care line and provide the necessary details that will aid in the blocking of your ATM or account number from fraudulent activities.
The third method is by dialing bank USSD codes on your mobile phone that link to your bank account. After a short while, you will be required to provide your bank details and your account will be blocked instantly from any transaction or withdrawal until you’re able to sort things out.
What is the code to block bank accounts?
To Lock your account numbers you may be required to provide your NUBAN account number and other necessary details, to ensure that you’re the real owner of the bank account, so keep them handy. In addition, these USSD codes will only work on your registered line that links to your bank account, and be rest assured that your bank care line will never ask you for suspicious details.
In case you’re already a victim of fraudulent acts via yahoo boys accessing your sensitive bank details, do not fret. The USSD codes below can block your bank account within a few minutes.
List of USSD Codes and emergency numbers to block your account number from fraudulent activity
Access bank
Call Access bank emergency care line on +23412802500
First bank
Send block to 30012 using a text message
Zenith bank
Dial *966*911# on your registered mobile number
Keystone bank
Call the customer care line on 23470020003000
Sterling bank
Call the customer care line on 070078378464
Polaris bank
custom care career line on +2341270850 or Dial *833*13#
Gtbank
Dial *73751*10#
Ecobank
Text STOP ATM And your account number to 0806326226
Wema Bank
Call the customer care line on 08039003700
Stanbic IBTC Bank
Dial *909# on your registered number and select my bank and select service request then select block card
UBA
Dial *919*10# on your registered number
Fidelity Bank
Dial *770911# on your registered number
Union Bank
Text BLOCK CARD NUBAN to 20123
Citibank Nigeria
Call the customer care line at +234 1 279 8400 or +234 1 463 8400
Globus Bank
Call the customer care line on 01-2259000, 01-2259001
Heritage Banking Company
Dial *745# on your mobile number
Standard Chartered
Call the customer care line at +234 270 4611 -4, +234 800 123 5000
Providus Bank
Call the customer care line at +234 70077684387
SunTrust Bank Nigeria
Call the customer care line at +234 908 733 1440
Titan Trust Bank
Customer care line on 012265129, 012265100, 07000200200
