How to Reset Sterling bank ussd PIN

Last Updated on July 25, 2024 by admin

Sterling bank has continued to take advantage of financial technologies and adoption of electronic payments to enhance how they service their numerous customers through the use of Automated Teller Machine transactions, USSD code, online banking, electronic bills payments, Remita, Point of Sale payments and Mobile banking.

Your one-customer bank” is a full service national commercial bank in Nigeria.Since the introduction of sterling bank ussd code, customers can now carry out their transaction from their comfort zone, anywhere and any place without visiting the banking hall.

With Sterling bank Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code,depositors can now transfer money, pay bills, buy airtime and access your account, among other features anywhere.

You can also read:Sterling bank ussd code to buy Data and Airtime

The bank ussd code service is seamless, fast, secure and reliable and it doesn’t require internet connection and work with any kind of mobile phone.The service is available to all Telco (Airtel, Glo, MTN, 9Mobile). This post will provide how to open sterling bank account, reset ussd PIN and pay bills

What do you need to activate Sterling bank ussd code

Before you register or activate your ussd code as sterling bank account holder you need to have the following

1. You need o have an Active Sterling Bank account
2.Phone number from any network linked to your account
3. Phone
4. A debit card linked to your account

How to activate o register for sterling bank ussd code

1. To activate tour sterling bank ussd code kindly Dial *822# on the phone number you use to open your Sterling Bank Account (or where you receive your alert)

2. Then press the number 1,

3. Enter your 10-digit account number.
4. Enter the details of your card
5 .Then Create your authorization PIN to complete your Transection each time you need to carry out any transaction
6. Please Re-enter your PIN to confirm accuracy.
7. Once done you can start enjoying your sterling bank ussd transaction code

How to open an account with sterling bank *822#?

News or old customers can now open an account with sterling bank by dialing *822*7# and follow the onscreen prompts., and get your account number instantly.  This type of Sterling bank account has the following features

1.Maximum single deposit of N20,000
2. Maximum cumulative balance of N200,000 at any point in time
3. Maximum transaction limit of N3,000 and daily limit of N30,000
4. No airtime or data needed to open an account

Also read: How to open sterling bank account online and various account type package

What is the Benefits of using sterling bank *822#

The following are reasons why you need to enroll for sterling bank ussd code:

1. Automatically links all accounts, where customer has multiple accounts
2. Self-service registration.
3. Customer can pay regular bills and utilities seamlessly
4. Does not require mobile data or internet.
5. It works with any kind of mobile device
6. Easy, simple, fast and convenient

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How do I reset sterling bank  ussd PIN

There are a couple of ways you can reset your Sterling Bank USSD PIN:

*1. Using the USSD Code (822#):

  • *Dial 822# on your phone (linked to your Sterling Bank account).
  • Navigate through the menu to find and select the “Pin Reset” option.
  •  Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your PIN. You will likely need to provide some information for verification, such as your account number or debit card details.

2. Through the OneBank Mobile App:

  •  Open the OneBank app and log in to your account.
  •  Go to the “Card Management” section.
  •  Select the option to change your debit card PIN.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new PIN.

3. Contacting Sterling Bank Customer Care:

  •  You can also contact Sterling Bank customer care directly through their phone number or email. They will guide you through the PIN reset process and may ask for verification details.

How to pay bills with sterling bank ussd code?

To pay bills using the Sterling Bank USSD code (*822#), follow these steps:

  1. *Dial 822#: From your mobile phone linked to your Sterling Bank account, dial *822#.

  2. : Navigate through the menu to find and select the “Pay Bills” option. You may need to enter the corresponding number to choose this option.

  3.  Select the category of the biller you want to pay (e.g., electricity, cable TV, internet, etc.).

  4.  Enter the unique code for the specific biller you want to pay. You can find this code on the biller’s website or bill statement.

  5. Depending on the biller, you might be required to enter a unique identifier like your customer ID, meter number, or account number.

  6. Enter the amount you wish to pay.

  7.  Review all the entered details carefully to ensure they are accurate.

  8. Enter your Sterling Bank USSD PIN to authorize the payment.

  9.  If the payment is successful, you will receive a confirmation message on your screen. Keep this message for your records.

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Meet Ogbeide Frank, also known as Perere, a blogger passionate about finance and technology. He studied Business Administration at Ambrose Alli University in Ekpoma and Mobile Communication at Orange College in Malaysia. Frank has experience working as a banker and consultant for various agencies in Nigeria. For advertisement, content marketing, and sponsored posts, you can reach him at kokobest04@gmail.com.
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