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Validate the BVN and Account Number Individual

Given a specific validation request as detailed in table below, confirm that the individual with the account number and BVN specified exists. The system returns a YES in the data section of the response if the individual exists and is linked to the provided BVN. Otherwise, a NO is returned in the data section of the response.

Base URL: https://api-gateway.interswitchng.com/isw-data-service

Request Body Fields

SNField NameData TypeMax Length / FormatRequiredDescription
2firstnameString
YesThe firstName of the individual to be vetted against the BVN and bank account details
3lastnameString
YesThe lastName of the individual to be vetted against the BVN and bank account details
4birthDateDateyyyy-MM-ddYesThe date of birth of the individual to be vetted against the BVN and bank account details
5genderString
YesThe gender of the individual to be vetted against the BVN and bank account details
6phoneString
YesThe phone number of the individual to be vetted against the BVN and bank account details
7bvnString11YesThe BVN of the individual to be vetted
8accountNumberString
YesThe account number of the individual whose details is to be vetted against the provided details
9bankCodeString
YesThe CBN approved unique bankCcode for the bank the account is in
10countryString
YesThe unique shortCode for the country the individuals bank is in

Request URL: {{baseurl}}/api/v1/request/verification/bvn/account

Request Headers

HTTP Method: POST
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer Token

Sample Request

{

"firstname": "john",

"lastname": "doe",

"birthDate": "1990-01-01",

"gender": "male",

"phone": "08030000000",

"bvn": "11111111111",

"accountNumber": "0696363603",

"bankCode": "044",

"country": "NGA"

}

Sample Response

{

"responseCode": "00",

"responseMessage": Successful,

"data": {

"type": "BVN and Bank Account verification",

"isVerified": "NO"

}

}

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