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
Name | Type | Description |
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Authorization* | string | Bearer <token> |
Request Body
Name | Type | Description |
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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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