UBA Magic Banking *919#: A Step By Step Guide

UBA Magic Banking *919#: A Step By Step Guide

The UBA *919# Magic Banking is an innovative service that allows you to carry out all your mobile banking services like Account Opening, Fund Transfer, Balance Check, Airtime Recharge, and a whole of other interesting services, without the need to physically visit the banking hall.

The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) is a pan-African financial service that has its group headquarters in Nigeria. This bank was established in Nigeria in February 1961 to overtake the business of BFB; the British and French Bank Limited.

BFB resumed business in Nigeria in 1938 owing to the British colonial rule in Nigeria. Although the game plan changed after Nigeria earned her independence from the colonial rule.

UBA got to eventually list its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange which is short formed NSE. So far, UBA has subsidiaries in 20 African countries and offices in London, Paris, and New York.

Furthermore, UBA is listed as a commercial bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria. It has also proven to be a reliable company to bank with, having over one million new customers per year.

To make banking easier, UBA has put some measures in place for its customers. One of these measures is the introduction of the “magic banking” to the system.
This is simply the use of a USSD code to perform almost all basic bank operations related to its customer’s account. With these codes, banking transactions can be carried at the comfort of one’s home.
All that is required of you is a mobile phone. Mind you, you don’t necessarily need your internet connection to be active, because you will not be needing that. Since the exercise is more like sending a message. without the use of the internet.

Hence, this post was designed to expose you to all the things you can do with the magic code of *919#. As I earlier said, you can perform all your banking transactions conveniently, anytime, anywhere.

How to open a UBA Account With USSD Code *919#

If you want to open a new UBA account, without going through the stress of queueing up in the Bank, simply pick up your phone and dial *919#, then follow the easy steps that follow.

After this, your account number will be sent to your mobile line. It is that easy! However, to enjoy the full benefits of your new account, you must visit any UBA business office nearest to you with your means of identification so that your BVN can be linked to the account.

So what are you waiting for? Pick up your phone now and dial *919# to open your account immediately.

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Benefits:

• No queues
• No forms to fill
• Earn high-interest rate on your savings
• Be eligible for our online banking services, that lets you bank on the go
• Maximum deposit per transaction is N20,000
• The maximum account balance is N200,000
• Option to upgrade account to higher transaction limits

HOW TO TRANSFER FUNDS WITH USSD CODE *919#

Send Money To Another UBA Account

If you want to transfer money from your UBA account number to another UBA account, simply dial *919*3*Account Number*Amount# from the phone number you registered with UBA, then follow the simple steps that follow from the screen. eg, If You want to transfer N1000 to another UBA bank account, dial *919*3*1000#000000000000#.

Also, note that the account number to add here is not your bank account, but the account number of the person you want to transfer the money to. If successful, you will immediately receive a debit alert.

Also, if you want to transfer up to 1million Naira, you will need to have a UBA secure pass( TOKEN)

Send Money To Other Banks

If you want to transfer money to other banks, other than UBA accounts, simply dial *919*4*Account Number*Amount# from the phone number you registered with UBA. example, If You want to transfer N500 to another bank account, simply dial *919*4*500#000000000000#.

Also, note that the account number to add here is not your bank account, but the account number of the person you want to transfer the money to. If successful, you will immediately receive a debit alert.

HOW TO BUY AIRTIME WITH USSD *919#

To Top Up Your Airtime

Do you have a UBA account? If yes, then worry no more about where you can buy airtime. With the UBA magic code, you can easily buy airtime on the go with your phone. To do this, simply dial the UBA magic banking *919# amount# on your registered mobile line. Example, to recharge N1000, dial *919*1000#

Airtime Top Up For Family And Friends

Simply dial *919*Phone Number*Amount# example, if you want to send N500 airtime to your friend, dial *919*0809999999*500#. Note that the phone number to put here is not your number, but the number of the person you want to send the airtime to.