Fully known as National Identity Number, Acronymed NIN, is a Mandatory Special National Identity Set of Numbers, unique to each and every Member of the Nigerian Nation. Normalised around 2019, the NIN has become a vital part of Nigerians life as it is used for many Legal Activities as Required by Legal Entities or Organisations. Learn a step by step guide on how to Link and Connect your National Identity Card to a Glo SIM Card Number, by the end of this Post.
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USES OF A NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (NIN)
The NIN Digits, which is unique to every Member of the Nation, is used for so many activities, which will be discussed briefly, then we move on to the Step by Step guide of linking a Personal NIN to a Glo SIM Card Number. Below are some uses of the NIN.
REGISTRATIONS: In Recent times, the NIN has become an important registration factor in so many organisations and National Bodies, such as Jamb, SIM Card Registrations, Bank Accounts Opening among a host of others.
FINTECH APPS VERIFICATION: Some Fintech Apps like Mobile Banking Apps (e.g Opay, Palmpay), Crypto Exchanges, accepts The NIN as a method of Account Verification. The NIN can be used to verify and make Online Accounts (most especially Fintech Apps), legitimate and make boundaries Unlimited.
IDENTITY VALIDATION: Imagine a Checkpoint situation, The Officials may request an NIN Slip or Card to ascertain you are a registered Nigerian with the Use of your NIN Slip or Card, which contains your NIN Number and other details about you.
This and many more situations require the use and need of an NIN Number. Now we move on to Discover the Steps in linking an NIN Number to A Glo SIM Card Number.
SEE ALSO: How To Check A Glo Number And Other Glo FAQS
HOW TO LINK AN NIN NUMBER TO A GLO SIM CARD NUMBER
Linking an NIN Number to A Personal SIM Card is vital, because it prevents your Number from Getting Blocked by the National Information Management Commission (NIMC) amongst other Regulatory Bodies, including your Network Provider. Having known that, we will proceed to cover the Steps needed in Linking Your NIN Number to your Glo SIM Card Number in Particular. See all steps/Methods below;
USSD METHOD
First of all, navigate to your phone's Dialer App, usually at the bottom side of every smartphone device, this is where you will perform the USSD NIN Linking. The code to use for this method is *109#, then a customer can follow on screen instructions and go through with the linking. Alternatively, a quick operation can be done by dialing *109*yourNIN# to Link easily. See other available alternatives below.
SMS METHOD
Another method of linking An NIN Number to A Glo Number, is by sending a short SMS to a specified Number, which is 109. Simply go to your SMS message App and Send NIN to 109 then follow On screen instructions, which will request for your NIN and eventually link it up with your Glo Line.
GLOWORLD METHOD (GLO NIN PORTAL)
Users of The Glo Network can also use the NIN portal or page provided on the Gloworld Website to go about their NIN Linking.
NIMC MOBILE APP METHOD
And Lastly, Your NIN Linking can be done via the official NIMC App, which is Available on the Google PlayStore and the Apple Appstore respectively. Download the app, create an account and navigate to the NIN Linking section.
Alternatively, if you did the above Steps and Methods and it doesn't work out for you, simply look for and visit a Glo SIM Retail outlet or Authorised Office near you to get your NIN Linking done.
PENALTIES FOR NOT LINKING NIN WITH SIM NUMBER
Failure to link your NIN to any of your SIM cards/Network (mustn't be Glo Alone), will lead to you losing your Line because it will be blocked by your Network Provider and the NIMC. So do well to Link your NIN with every Active SIM Card of yours. You can read more about Network Providers and solutions when you visit this Website.
CONCLUSION
Following and adhering to Rules and Regulations is vital in Human Lives, this also implies the linking of NIN with Phone Numbers as Regulated and made Mandatory by the NIMC. Do well to Link yours today.
FAQS
Q. What is the Code for NIN Linking on Glo?
A. To link your NIN with your Glo Number, so play dial *109# and follow instructions.
Q. How to Link NIN to Glo After Being Blocked?
A. Simply Locate a Glo Office close to you for unblocking and Linking, you may as well try Local Retailers near you to see if they can perform the task as well. If not, going to a certified Glo Office is the best option.
Q. How To Link NIN to Glo Online?
A. You can link your NIN to your Glo Line online by using the Glo NIN Portal, simply search for it on Google, or use the link we provided above.