Howdy readers, are you Airtel, MTN, GLO, Or 9mobile users, and you want to know how to link NIN to Airtel, MTN, GLO, and 9mobile
In this article, I will go to show you how to link National Identification Number to your airtel line, MTN line, GLO line, or 9mobile using simple steps and tricks.
In addition, you will know the MTN NIN code to link NIN to your MTN line, also you will know the code to link NIN to your Airtel, GLO, And 9Mobile. So without wasting time let’s move to our main topic.
What Is NIN
NIN fully means National Identification Number, which every single Nigerian citizen that enrolled National Identify Card has. Also, the National Identification Number is 11 digits printed on your National Identify Card.
In addition, National Identification Number is the key that helps network providers, banks, and other companies to verify you as a Nigerian citizen with your full details. Also, National Identification Number is allowed to enroll and used by one person only, which you can’t enroll or use multiple NIN.
Why To Link NIN To Airtel, MTN, GLO Or 9mobile
According to the National Communication Commission (NCC) under the Federal Ministry Of Nigeria, everyone who has NIN and wants to use or is there using a SIM card must link NIN to the SIM.
However, for every Nigerian that didn’t link NIN to his SIM, his SIM card will be disconnected by its network provider. Also, every network provider makes it easy for their customers to link National Identification Number to their lines.
In addition, telecommunication companies make it compulsory, before you register a new SIM card you must attend with your NIN. That’s why instead of buying just know how to link NIN to Airtel, MTN, GLO, Or 9mobile to link it without getting it difficult and to avoid disconnecting.
How To Check NIN On Airtel, MTN, GLO, 9mobile
Before we move to the steps to link NIN to your phone number, you have to know how to check NIN on your line, copy it, and Link it. You will dial *346# on the line you use during National Identify Card registration, then reply with 1, your National Identification Number will pop up then copy and save it.
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How To Link NIN To Airtel Using USSD Codes
There are two ways to link NIN to your airtel, but this way is the best because it is the fastest and easiest to use. Below are the steps you will follow to link NIN to your airtel line.
- Dial *121#
- Then reply with 1
- Input 11 digits of your National Identification Number
- Then click send that’s it.
- You will receive a confirmation message. If you see it’s validated successfully is ok, if not, then try again later.
How To Link NIN To Airtel Online
If you are willing to know how to link NIN to airtel and most of your activities are online, this way is better for you. Also, this process can help you to link NIN to your airtel without limitations. Below are the easy steps to check it.
- Open your phone browser
- Type www.airtel.com.ng/nin/
- Click send and wait for it to open
- Then enter your Airtel number
- Then enter the OTP you received
- Then input 11 digits of your National Identification Number
- Then click send
- You will receive a confirmation message. If You see an error so try again later.
Code To Link NIN To MTN
If you are an MTN user and you want to link NIN to your MTN line, but you want to link it offline, below are the MTN NIN code to link it, you will just follow this process.
- Open your phone dialer
- Dial *785# and send
- Then reply with 1
- Input 11 digits of your National Identification Number
- You will receive a confirmation message if you get an error Then try again at some movement.
How To Link NIN To MTN Online
If the above process is not suitable for you, and you want to link NIN to your MTN line, you can try linking it online by following the below process.
- Open your phone browser
- Type www.mtnonline.com/nin/ or www.nin.mtnonline.com
- Then wait for it to open
- Then fill in all the information with your phone number and input 11 digits of your National Identification Number
- Then submit it
- You will receive a confirmation message, that’s it successfully.
How Do I Link NIN To MTN Using SMS
If all the above process of linking NIN to the MTN line is not perfect for you, you can try this using SMS without any fees. Also, linking NIN to your MTN line has more disadvantages than other processes, you will just follow the below process to link it.
- Open your phone SMS
- Choose 785 as the number you want to send messages for
- Write NIN, then input 11 digits of your National Identification Number down. For example, assuming that 12345678910 is our NIN, then we should write the SMS like that: NIN 12345678910
- Then send it using the MTN SIM card you want and wait for some seconds
- You will receive a confirmation message from the number you sent that’s it.
How To Link NIN To GLO
If you want to link NIN to your GLO line, you just dial *109*NIN# and send.
In the place of NIN, you will input 11 digits of your National Identification Number. Assuming that 12345678910 is your NIN, you will dial *109*12345678910# and send that’s it.
How To Link NIN To 9mobile
If you are willing to know how to link NIN to Airtel, MTN, GLO, and you are using 9mobile, just stop thinking about how to do it. You will just dial *200*8# to link NIN to your 9mobile line.
How To Link NIN To Etisalat Using USSD Codes
Etisalat now has been changed to 9mobile, which means Etisalat customers are now 9mobile customers, and any codes that can use on Etisalat can also use on 9mobile. So that 9mobile NIN linking code can be used to link NIN on Etisalat. Dial *200*8# and input 11 digits of your National Identification Number and send.
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Conclusion
I hope now you know how to link NIN to Airtel, MTN, GLO, or 9mobile and other networks using different ways. Also, you know the MTN NIN code to link NIN to your MTN line and you know all Network NIN codes to link NIN to it.
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