What You Need To Know About New CBN Rules

Starting May 1, 2026, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will implement stricter Bank Verification Number (BVN) guidelines designed to strengthen digital banking security and curb rising fraud. These updates primarily affect mobile banking access, device management, and identity verification. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key Rules & Restrictions

• One Device per Banking App: Mobile banking apps will be restricted to a single device at a time.
• Automatic Logout: Logging in on a new device will automatically deactivate the app on the previous device.
• Enhanced Verification: Switching devices will now trigger additional security and authentication steps before access is granted.
• Transaction Cap on New Devices: For the first 24 hours after activating a banking app on a new device, transactions will be capped at ₦20,000.
• Lifetime Phone Number Limit: Customers can only change the phone number linked to their BVN once in their lifetime to prevent SIM-swap fraud.
• 18+ Age Requirement: BVN registration is now strictly for individuals aged 18 and above; minors must use accounts managed by a parent or guardian. [1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]

Fraud Monitoring & Enforcement

• 24-Hour Watchlist: BVNs linked to suspicious transactions will be placed on a temporary 24-hour watchlist for real-time risk management.
• Account Restrictions: Financial institutions are authorized to temporarily restrict or freeze accounts linked to flagged BVNs while conducting investigations.
• Database Synchronization: New account openings will require mandatory liveness checks and data retrieval from official BVN or NIN databases to ensure information matches. [1, 3, 5, 9, 13, 14, 15]

Would you like to know the specific steps for updating your BVN-linked phone number before the May 1 deadline?

[1] https://www.facebook.com

[2] https://thenationonlineng.net

[3] https://www.instagram.com

[4] https://www.instagram.com

[5] https://www.instagram.com

[6] https://www.facebook.com

[7] https://freedomonline.com.ng

[8] https://thenationonlineng.net

[9] https://www.nairaland.com

[10] https://nannews.ng

[11] https://dubawa.org

[12] https://dubawa.org

[13] https://punchng.com

[14] https://punchng.com

[15] https://www.facebook.com

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