How to Check Your NIN on Glo: A Simple Guide
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How to Check Your NIN on Glo: A Simple Guide |
Your NIN (National Identification Number) is a unique 11-digit number issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). If you’ve registered your NIN before but you’ve forgotten or misplaced it, you can retrieve it easily — even while using your Glo line.
Here’s how to check your NIN on Glo step by step.
What You Need to Know
This method only works if you’ve already registered for NIN with NIMC.
You’ll need at least ₦20 airtime on your line because the service is not free.
Works on all networks, including Glo.
How to Check Your NIN Using USSD
The NCC and NIMC created a universal shortcode that works across all Nigerian networks, including Glo:
- Dial:
*346#
- From the menu, select “NIN Retrieval” by typing
1
. - Your 11-digit NIN will appear on your screen.
- You can also choose to have it sent to you via SMS.
Note: A service fee of about ₦20 will be deducted from your airtime.
Other Ways to Get Your NIN
If you’ve already enrolled for NIN before but can’t retrieve it with USSD, try the following:
1 Visit an NIMC Enrollment Center
Go to the center where you registered, present your fingerprints and they can reprint your NIN slip.
2 Check the Digital NIN App
You can download the NIMC Mobile App from Google Play or Apple App Store. Log in with your registered details to view your NIN.
Tips
⭐ Save your NIN somewhere safe on your phone or write it down for future use.
⭐ Make sure the NIN you link to your SIM matches the name on your SIM registration.
⭐ If you haven’t registered for NIN before, visit any NIMC center to enroll.
Checking your NIN on Glo is fast and straightforward. Just dial *346#
, follow the prompts, and keep your number handy for all future registrations and verifications.
For more help with linking your NIN to your SIM, check our earlier guide: How to Link NIN to Glo.
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