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Nigeria NIN Verification

Overview

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.

Use Case

  • 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.

API Details

Request Body

PreProduction
Production


Request Body Parameters

Parameter

Type

Description

Required/Optional

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

Response

JSON


Response Body Parameters

Parameter

Description

Data Type

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

Error Code and Response Mapping

400 (Bad Request)
401(Unauthorized)
403 (Forbidden)
500 (Internal Server Error)
409(Upstream Down


Field

Type

Description

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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