Nigeria banking system is getting better since the introduction of ussd code and internet banking. meaning Sterling Bank customers can now access their account details, transfer money, pay for bills and check account balance from their comfort zone any where they are.
The Sterling bank ussd code and internet banking is fast, easy and very convenient to use. This service is secure, reliable and provides seamless banking experience to customers.
In our today topic we shall be discussing on how to carry out card-less withdrawals using *822#? code, check account balance and Paybills as well transfer money any where you are.
What is USSD CODE?
USSD stands for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data. It allows Sterling Bank customers have access to basic financial services by simply dialing *822#.
The ussd code doesn’t require mobile data or internet. Hence it works with any kind of mobile device
Also read: Sterling Bank mobile ussd code:How to buy airtime /recharge card
HOW TO CREATE PIN OR RESET YOUR PIN
Before you can transfer money higher than N20,000 you will need to create your pin or reset it.
To create your PIN, dial *822#, also to rest dial*822# select Pin Reset
HOW TO TRANSFER MONEY
To transfer funds, dial *822*Amount*AccountNumber#
Example:
Dial *822*20000*0071234567# to transfer ₦20,000. Follow the prompts to verify details and complete transaction with transaction PIN.
HOW TO BUY RECHARGE CARD
For-self: Dial *822*AMOUNT#
Eg. Dial *822*1000# to recharge ₦1000 on your phone
For Others/Family and friends
To send airtime to a third party, dial *822*AMOUNT*PhoneNumber#
Example:
Dial *822*1000*08123456789# from your mobile phone to recharge your friend’s phone with ₦1000 airtime
HOW TO CHECK ACCOUNT BALANCE
Dial *822*6#
How to check your account number:
Dial *822*8#
HOW TO CARRY OUT CARDLESS WITHDRAWAL
Dial *822*42#
Eg. On your register Mobile Phone with Sterling bank Dial *822*42# and follow the prompts to create a one-time PIN (OTP). Enter your transaction pin for confirmation, a code will be sent to your mobile number via SMS.
Visit ATM, enter the code, amount and the One Time Pin created, to get your cash.
Also read: Sterling Bank: How to Transfer Money, check account balance
HOW TO PAY BILLS
To pay a bill, dial *822*BillerCode*UniqueCode*Amount# or *simply *822*2# to see different billers.
Example:
From your phone, dial *822*881099*41234567890*10650# to pay for a ₦10650 DStv plan
Make sure you input your CODE, BILLER NAME and ID to avoid paying to another user.
HOW TO OPEN BANK ACCOUNT
Simply dial *822*7# and follow the onscreen prompts TO GET YOUR BANK ACCOUNT.
Please note: Open an account without completing any form are limited to the following
Maximum single deposit of N20,000
Maximum cumulative balance of N200,000 at any point in time
Maximum transaction limit of N3,000 and daily limit of N30,000
No airtime or data needed to open an account