How to block First bank account if your phone is stolen/lost

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There are many reason why you may decide to block your first bank account. Your phone might have been stolen or perhaps you misplaced/lost it, you may also feel like your bank account has been compromised.

Whatever the reason, one of the best ways to secure your bank account, if you suspect that a potential fraud/unauthorized transaction is about to take place on it, is by blocking your bank account.

Usually, blocking your bank account is a very straight forward process, as long as you have the phone number that is registered with the bank account.

If your phone is stolen/lost and you no longer have access to your registered bank account number, then the process might not be as straight forward.

As a first bank customer, you will be happy to know that the bank has provided different means that allow you to easily block your bank account without needing to visit the banking halls.

In this post, I am going to be writing about how to block first bank account if your phone is stolen or lost and more.

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How to block first bank account?

If you have the phone number that is registered with your first bank account, then SMS BLOCK to 30012, and your bank account will be blocked.

Once your account is blocked, no debit transaction can take place on the account, preventing fraud or any form of unauthorized transactions.

How to block First bank account if your phone is stolen/lost

If your phone was stolen, and you want to block your first bank account, then you will need to contact the first bank customer support via the following channels, and request for your bank account to be blocked.

0700FIRSTCONTACT 0700-34778-2668228, 01-4485500, 0708-062-5000

firstcontact@firstbanknigeria.com

As a last resort, you can also visit the nearest first bank branch and request for your bank account to be blocked, and they will gladly assist you, as soon as you provide the required information.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How to unblock bank account?

To unblock your bank account, you will need to visit the nearest bank branch.

Summary

I trust you now know how to block your first bank account and more. If you require further help, then you can visit our contact us page or leave us a comment below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

About first bank Nigeria?

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (“FirstBank”), established in 1894, is the premier Bank in West Africa, Nigeria’s number one bank brand and the leading financial services solutions provider in Nigeria.

The Bank was founded by Sir Alfred Jones, a shipping magnate from Liverpool, England. With its head office originally in Liverpool, the Bank commenced business on a modest scale in Lagos, Nigeria under the name, Bank of British West Africa (BBWA).

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