Nigeria NIN Verification
The Nigeria NIN Verification API provides a secure mechanism for verifying an individual's National Identification Number (NIN) along with personal details against the official database managed by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) of Nigeria. This API is designed to help organizations validate identity attributes efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing security measures for identity verification.
- KYC Compliance: Institutions perform BVN checks to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, ensuring all customer data is verified and up-to-date.
- Mobile Wallet Verification: Fintech companies offering mobile wallet services use the API to confirm user identities before activating their accounts, enhancing security measures.
- Fraud Prevention: By confirming personal details with the BVN database, financial services can detect and prevent fraudulent activities, protecting both the institution and its customers.
- Insurance Claim Processing: Insurance companies utilize BVN verification to authenticate the identity of claimants, reducing the risk of fraudulent claims.
Parameter | Type | Description | Required/Optional |
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firstName | String | First Name of the person | Required |
lastName | String | Last Name of the person | Required |
middleName | String | Middle Name of the person | Optional |
dateOfBirth | String | Date of birth of the person in yyyy-mm-dd format | Required |
gender | String | gender of the person Male/Female | Optional |
phoneNumber | String | Phone Number associated with the individual | Optional |
nationalIdNumber | String | 13 Digit national Id number | Required |
consent | Boolean | Consent of the end user for verification of his/her data | Required |
Parameter | Description | Data Type |
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firstName | The API returns a Boolean value ("True" for a match found and "False" for no match found). | boolean |
middleName | The API returns a Boolean value ("True" for a match found and "False" for no match found). | boolean |
lastName | The API returns a Boolean value ("True" for a match found and "False" for no match found). | boolean |
dateOfBirth | The API returns a Boolean value ("True" for a match found and "False" for no match found). | boolean |
gender | The API returns a Boolean value ("True" for a match found and "False" for no match found). | boolean |
phoneNumber | The API returns a Boolean value ("True" for a match found and "False" for no match found). | boolean |
nationaIdNumber | The API returns a Boolean value ("True" for a match found and "False" for no match found) for NIN | boolean |
Field | Type | Description |
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name | string | Text displayed on the screen explaining error type. |
reason | string | Reason for the error. |
status | number | HTTP status code. |
message | string | Error message indicating an upstream error. |
type | string | Error type. |
statusCode | number | Status code representing the error scenario. |
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