Verify Nigeria vNIN
Verify Nigeria Virtual NIN
The Virtual NIN (vNIN) is a tokenized version of a user's actual NIN which is given to third parties like Appruve for verification purposes. This tokenized version means the user's actual NIN is kept private. The vNIN is a 16-digit set of alphanumeric characters which expires 72 hours after being generated.
How to generate vNIN via USSD
To generate a Virtual NIN via USSD, dial *346*3*Your NIN*Agent Code#
An SMS message will be sent back to you containing the Virtual NIN generated for you. Contact support@appruve.co for the Agent Code.
How to generate vNIN via the NIMC app
Download the NIMC App
Click on "Get Virtual NIN"
Select "Input Enterprise short-code" and type the Agent Code
Click "Submit" and your virtual NIN will be generated.
Verify vNIN
POST
https://api.appruve.co/v1/verifications/ng/virtual_nin
This endpoint allows you to verify a Nigeria Virtual NIN (vNIN)
Headers
Authorization*
string
Bearer <token>
Request Body
vnin*
string
The vNIN
first_name
string
The first name of the vNIN holder
last_name
string
The last name of the vNIN holder
middle_name
string
The middle name of the vNIN holder
date_of_birth
string
The date of birth of the vNIN holder
phone_number
string
The phone number of the vNIN holder
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