Zenith Bank has successfully launched its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) , an account control code which is known as EazyBanking. This is a convenient, fast, secure, and affordable way to access your bank account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through your mobile phone without internet data.
The bank’s unique code is seamless which helps to stop unauthorized transactions and protects the account holder’s funds in the event of mobile phone, ATM Debit cards (MasterCard or Visa) or hardware token loss as well as account details compromised by blocking your debit card and account.
The Zenith bank code can be used to Open Zenith Account, Purchase Airtime (Self & Third Party), Transfer Funds, Check Account Balance, Update BVN, etc. It’s available on all telecommunication networks in Nigeria and is compatible with all mobile devices.
All debit transactions on an account would be prevented once the account holder dials *966*911# from any phone and follows the text prompts. Such a restriction can only be lifted when the customer visits a Zenith Bank branch in person.
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The magic Mobile Banking service is available to all individual account holders with any phone that runs on the GSM platform which include Glo ,MTN,9mobile and Airterl telecommunication service providers.
There is no need for an internet connection but you need GSM phone and airtime before you can perform this financial transaction on the go from any location even from your office or when you are out of the country when you roam your number.
All 15 retail accounts of zenith bank are eligible except domiciliary, ZECA and Premium (Gold and Platinum) accounts are excepted for using *966# EAZYBANKING SERVICE, but your mobile number must be registered with the bank .
The Zenith *966# EazyBanking is secure as it requires registration and PIN authentication on all your banking transactions. The Cumulative transfer limit is N100,000 (One hundred thousand Naira) daily and Cumulative transaction limit on Airtime top-up is N3,000.00 (Three thousand Naira) daily.
How to register or activate Zenith bank code
To register for Zenith bank *966# EazyBanking, kindly follow the steps below.
1. Dial *966*00# with your AlertZ number
2. Enter the last 4 digits of your Debit (ATM) card number when you get a prompt message on your mobile phone screen
3. Create a 4 digit PIN and confirm your PIN
How to Open an account with Zenith Bank using ussd code
To open an account with zenith bank using ussd code, simply dial the USSD *966*0# and follow the onscreen prompts. An account number will be created automatically and sent to you via SMS.
Account opening forms are NOT required for the signup process. Once you sign up, look out for your ten-digit account number (NUBAN).
How to check your account balance with Zenith Bank ussd code
To check your zenith bank account balance anywhere, anytime, kindly dial; *966*00# on your mobile phone that is linked to your bank account and follow the on-screen prompts.
How to buy airtime and data for self and others.
To buy airtime and data for self and others from your zenith bank account using ussd code , Just dial *966*Amount*Mobile Number# on your phone (e.g. *966*3000*0803456789#) to buy airtime. This will enable you to buy N3000 recharge for your phone.
How to Transfer funds
To transfer money conveniently from your zenith bank account by using ussd code method, kindly dial *966*Amount*Account Number# (e.g. *966*2000*1234567890#) from the phone number you registered with Zenith Bank, then follow the on-screen prompts.
How to pay bills
To pay bills such as DStv, PHCN and other from zenith bank using Zenith Billers conveniently simply dial; *966*7*Amount*Customer ID# on your mobile phone and follow the on-screen prompts.
To pay other Zenith Billers, simply dial; *966*6*Biller code*Amount# on your mobile phone and follow the on-screen prompts.
How to update BVN
To update your Bank verification number BVN with Zenith Bank, simply dial *966*BVN# to update your Bank Verification Number (BVN) using the number associated with your Zenith Bank account.
How to Deactivate Mobile Banking Profile.
To deactivate your mobile banking profile with zenith bank , simply dial; *966*20*0# on your mobile phone and follow the on-screen prompts.
How to Block ATM CARD and ussd profile
To block your Zenith bank ATM card or account when your account is compromised or you misplaced your mobile phone or ATM Card simply dial *966*911# from any phone and follow the text prompts.
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How to protect code and deactivate Your Account
To protect your ussd code and deactivate Your Account with zenith bank EazyBanking simply dial; *966*911# from any mobile phone. Enter your account number then enter your AlertZ mobile number. Press “1” to continue and instantly block your account. To unblock your account, simply visit any Zenith Bank branch.
How to Manage zenith bank cardless withdrawal
To withdraw money from your zenith bank account without your ATM card which is known as cardless withdrawal simply dial *966*60# and select option 7. and visit any zenith bank paycode enabled to withdraw your cash.
How to Block Zenith bank debit Card
To block your zenith bank debit card (MasterCard or Visa) simply dial *966*60# and select option 6 to hotlist your card
How to Retrieve card PIN
To Retrieve your zenith bank card PIN dial *966*60# and select option 4.
How to Perform Zenith bank USSD on POS
To withdraw money from POS using zenith bank ussd code Transaction simply dial *966*000# and enter your POS Reference code.
How to Activate Agent Banking activities i.e cash in and cash out
To Activate zenith bank Agent Banking activities i.e cash in and cash out, kindly dial *966*66# and follow the on screen prompt.
How to Perform transaction above N100k via Zenith bank USSD
To withdraw money from zenith bank account above N100,000 using ussd code ,you need to first dial *966*60# and then select option to sign indemnity
Select preferred USSD account to debit
To select choose your preferred USSD account to be debited for your USSD transactions simply dial *966*60# and select option 8L
