The USSD code is what different bank and account users use to perform certain transactions with their phones without needing a data connection. Sterling bank isn’t left out as it has its own USSD code for transactions such as money transfers, buying airtime, paying bills, and much more.
In this article, we will guide you on using the Sterling bank USSD code for different transactions and, most importantly, registering for it.
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Sterling Bank USSD Code | How to Register Account and Pin with Sterling Bank
- Dial *822# on the phone number you use to open your Sterling Bank Account
- Press 1, or dial *822*1*NUBAN Account Number# it will request your account number,
- Alternatively, you can dial *822*1*NUBAN Account Number# to register an account,
- then you can create a 4-digit pin, then follow the other instructions.
To reset your pin
- Dial *822# on the phone number you use to open your Sterling Bank Account
- Press 1 to reset your pin
Buy airtime and recharge your phone from Sterling Bank account
Buy for yourself
- Dial *822*amount# (for example, *822*500#, to buy 500 naira airtime for your mobile number registered with Sterling Bank account.
Buy for Friends or Others
- Dial *822*Amount*Phone Number# (for example, *822*500*08060000000#, to buy 500 naira airtime for mobile number, 08060000000.
Check Account Balance
- Dial *822*6# on the mobile phone number you used to open your Sterling Bank account and follow the instruction
OR
- Dial *822# and press the number 6 on the mobile phone number you used to open your Sterling Bank account and follow the instruction.If it doesn’t work, you must register the number by dialing, *822#.
Transfer Sterling Bank Account
- Dial *822*4*Amount*NUBAN Account Number#
- (for example, *822*4*5000*1234567890#, to transfer 5,000 naira to 1234567890.
- Ensure that it is the mobile phone number you used to open your Sterling Bank account.
- You will select the bank type and enter your pin for the transfer to be authenticated.
Transfer to Other Banks
- Dial *822*5*Amount*NUBAN Account Number# (for example, *822*5*5000*1234567890#, to transfer 5,000 naira to 1234567890 on the mobile phone number you used to open your Sterling Bank account.
- You will select the bank type and enter your pin for the transfer to be authenticated with the last four digit of your debit card.