How to register for sterling bank ussd and other transaction

As the demand for convenient and secure banking services continues to grow, Sterling Bank is not left out  in providing customers with  digital banking

 

Account holders can now register for USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) service for financial transactions

This enable customers to  performing easy transaction  such as checking account balances, transferring funds, paying bills, and purchasing airtime using ussd codes.

In this article, we will walk you through the process of registering for Sterling Bank’s USSD service, detailing the eligibility requirements, registration steps

Read; How to register for Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria USSD

Also read: How to register for Stanbic Ibtc ussd and transfer

Read: Polaris bank ussd: How to register and transfer money

What types of transactions can I perform with sterling bank ussd

Sterling Bank’s *822# USSD service provides a variety of banking transactions directly from your mobile phone, making it an easy way to manage your finances while on the move. Here’s a summary of the services available:

.Account Management

1.Check Account Balance:

2, Get Mini Statement

3. Open account

4, Money Transfers:

5. Payments and Purchases:

6.Card Services:

7.Loans:

8, Change USSD PIN

Required information to register for sterling bank ussd

Registering for Sterling Bank’s *822# USSD banking service is quite simple. Here’s what you’ll need:

  •  Ensure the phone number you intend to use for USSD transactions is registered with your Sterling Bank account.
  •  You’ll need to provide some details from your debit card during the registration process.
  •  You must have an existing account with the bank.

Read: Keystone Bank’s USSD: How to register and transfer money

How to register for Sterling bank USSD

Registering for Sterling Bank’s *822# USSD service is simpler than you may expect! There’s no need to collect any specific information in advance. Just follow these easy steps:

1. Automatic Registration:

  • If you already have a Sterling Bank account and your phone number is linked to it, you may not need to register manually. Simply dial *822# from your linked phone number, and the system will automatically guide you through the registration process if necessary.

2. Manual Registration:

  • Dial *822*1*NUBAN# (substituting NUBAN with your Sterling Bank account number).
  • Follow the prompts on the screen to finish the registration process.
  • You will need to set up a 4-digit PIN to protect your transactions.

Also Read: How to register and activate First City Monument Bank (FCMB) ussd

How to transfer money from Sterling bank

Transferring money from your Sterling Bank account using the *822# USSD code is a fast and easy method to send funds to other Sterling Bank accounts or even to accounts at different banks. Here’s how:

Transferring to another Sterling Bank account:

  1. Dial *822*Amount*Account Number# from your registered mobile number.
    • Replace “Amount” with the amount you want to transfer in Naira.
    • Replace “Account Number” with the 10-digit Sterling Bank account number of the recipient.
    • For example, to send ₦5,000 to account number 1234567890, dial *822*5000*1234567890#
  2.  Double-check the account number and amount to ensure accuracy.
  3. Enter your 4-digit PIN to  authorizes the transfer.

Transferring to other banks:

  1. Dial *8222*Amount*Account Number# from your registered mobile number.
    • Replace “Amount” with the amount you want to transfer in Naira.
    • Replace “Account Number” with the recipient’s account number in the other bank.
  2.  You’ll be presented with a list of banks. Choose the correct one.
  3.  Double-check the account number, bank, and amount.
  4. Enter your 4-digit PIN to authorizes the transfer.

Read: How to register and activate First bank USSD

How to buy airtime from Sterling Bank

Buying airtime from Sterling Bank using their *822# USSD code is super convenient. Here’s how you can do it:   

For yourself:

  1. Dial *822*Amount# from your registered mobile number.
    • Replace “Amount” with the amount you want to recharge in Naira.
    • For example, to buy ₦1,500 airtime, dial *822*1500#.
  2. You might be asked to confirm the amount.
  3. Enter your 4-digit PIN to authorizes the airtime purchase.

For others:

  1. Dial *822*3Amount*Phone Number# from your registered mobile number.
    • Replace “Amount” with the amount you want to recharge in Naira.
    • Replace “Phone Number” with the recipient’s phone number.
    • For example, to buy ₦1,000 airtime for 08012345678, dial *822*3*1000*08012345678#.
  2. You might be asked to confirm the recipient’s number and the amount.
  3. Enter your 4-digit PIN to authorizes the airtime purchase.

How to check Sterling bank account Balance

Checking your Sterling Bank account balance using their USSD code is super easy and convenient. Here’s how:

  1. Dial *8226# from your registered phone number: Make sure you use the phone number linked to your Sterling Bank account.

  2. That’s it! Your account balance will be displayed on your phone screen almost instantly.

Read: How to Register for Ecobank USSD Code and transfer money

How to check sterling bank account number

You can easily check your Sterling Bank account number using the USSD code:

  1. Dial *822*8# on your registered mobile phone.
  2. Your Sterling Bank account number will be displayed on the screen.

Here are the other sterling bank code and USSD codes for transactions.

Sterling Bank Code
Transfer money to Sterling bank account Dial *822*5*Amount*Account Number#
Self airtime code Dial *822*Amount# to purchase Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile recharge#
Airtime code to buy for others Dial *822*Amount* Person Phone Number# to purchase Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile recharge#
Bill payment code Dial *822*2# and follow the on-screen prompts#
Code to check account balance Dial *822*6#
Open an Account code Dial *822*7#
Withdraw cash from Sterling Bank ATM without a Debit Card Dial *822*42#, then follow the on-screen prompts to perform a cardless withdrawal#
Deactivate USSD code Dial *822*911#
Activate your debit card Dial *822*19# >> select Card Activation

 

Meet Ogbeide Frank, also known as Perere, a blogger passionate about writing on 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.
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