obrut:


I don't think you are aware but CBN has requested that NIMC slip be accepted as a valid means of identification hence the tweets. Sterling bank has no right to reject the slip. I am aware that some banks like Ecobank have been collecting these slips as a valid means of identification for tier 3 and current accounts. Please do find out.

moshoodn:


The NIMC Slip can be verified on the NIBSS portal now if you have the authorization.


Most banks now accept it, input the NIN on NIBSS and verify the necessary details.

obi58:


Yes NIMC can be verified and there is a portal available for verification. However, banks are required to pay a handsome sum to NIMC for access to this portal hence the current impasse.

NIMC is indeed the future because it is linked to the BVN. Lack of political will has stalled the project somewhat because the NIMC database could also be used for voters card easily which will spoil business for many of our politicians who will find it much harder to rig elections if voting is done using BVN

Mynd44:

Any bank that refuses is breaking the law and you can report the bank. They will be sanctioned accordingly

amicable09:

But it is non verifiable Na.

Banks or should I say most that I know, don't accept nimc temporary slip as a valid means of identification.

NIMC should contact NIBSS instead of trying to exchange word with Sterling. I think they are speaking from the position of all banks. Compliance won't even allow the account be opened with that paper

amicable09:

But it is non verifiable Na.

Banks or should I say most that I know, don't accept nimc temporary slip as a valid means of identification.

NIMC should contact NIBSS instead of trying to exchange word with Sterling. I think they are speaking from the position of all banks. Compliance won't even allow the account be opened with that paper

obi58:


Yes NIMC can be verified and there is a portal available for verification. However, banks are required to pay a handsome sum to NIMC for access to this portal hence the current impasse.

NIMC is indeed the future because it is linked to the BVN. Lack of political will has stalled the project somewhat because the NIMC database could also be used for voters card easily which will spoil business for many of our politicians who will find it much harder to rig elections if voting is done using BVN

charlesucheh:
So sterling bank can fear like this!
That's what happens when you start what you can't finish....

obrut:


I don't think you are aware but CBN has requested that NIMC slip be accepted as a valid means of identification hence the tweets. Sterling bank has no right to reject the slip. I am aware that some banks like Ecobank have been collecting these slips as a valid means of identification for tier 3 and current accounts. Please do find out.

eipreel:



You easily spot a banker when you see one. Very correct

johnson232:

@bold pls stop saying what u don't know.
Went to zenith bank with my driver's license, but they requested for NIMC slip. It was what they used for the verification. NIMC slip is verifiable....know now.

amicable09:

I'm not sure you saw the subject as referenced.

It talks about a temporary SLIP issued by NIMC. Like I said, by tomorrow I'll know whether it can be verified or not.

amicable09:

You speak in future tense. Till then, CBN won't permit any bank in this country to accept that for common tier 3 savings account type not to talk of a current account.

BVN is easily verifiable.
National drivers license is.
Permanent voters card too.
International passport, yes.

But NIMC, not yet. No bank is ready to pay huge fine for N1 account. No, not one.

amicable09:

I Don talk tire. This thing I talk so, as I no know why you quote me?

Lol. I get strength for quarrel but I go epp you small. I don't know what Zenith opened for you but I've said what I know.

The temporary slip can only be used to open a tier one and two accounts. In fact, for tier one, they can waive the ID stuff but no one will call it tier one savings account for you, the person who opened it knows what he/she did.

Shebi Na zero balance account you open?
You don't have to answer.

moshoodn:


The NIMC Slip can be verified on the NIBSS portal now if you have the authorization.


Most banks now accept it, input the NIN on NIBSS verification portal, and cross-examine the necessary details.

Issue is that banks pay handsomely to have access to that portal. Most banks had rather decline, and let the onus of getting another means of ID be on the customer.

The fee is huge. I repeat, the fee is huge.

Only banks with foresight who see prospects in the onboarding new customers write the paychecks.

amicable09:

But it is non verifiable Na.

Banks or should I say most that I know, don't accept nimc temporary slip as a valid means of identification.

NIMC should contact NIBSS instead of trying to exchange word with Sterling. I think they are speaking from the position of all banks. Compliance won't even allow the account be opened with that paper

amicable09:

Trust me Na, I'll ask why you're laughing.
So the laughter, what's amusing you?

Yeah, Sterling help desk should have polished it nicely and I don't like the way they surrendered to NIMC like they can't defend a small thing and accept that threat in a subtle way

moshoodn:



Hmmmmm.... Are you a banker?

My input was based on knowledge garnered as a data analyst, ma'am.

egoldi01:
The NIMC slip does not have date of birth on it like every other valid means of identification and there is an N.B clause stated on the slip too. The body should rather work on speeding up the release of the permanent cards and retrieve the temporary slips instead is seeking acceptability of its slips. Only the regulatory bodies can expressly advice banks on acceptable valid ID cards - and NIMC is not one of them.
Paragraph 3 of the letter issued by CBN on this stated that the NIN should be confirmed before initiating relationship. Is there any platform on ground for banks to confirn the authenticity of NIN numbers before starting relationship with customers?

egoldi01:
The NIMC slip does not have date of birth on it like every other valid means of identification and there is an N.B clause stated on the slip too. The body should rather work on speeding up the release of the permanent cards and retrieve the temporary slips instead is seeking acceptability of its slips. Only the regulatory bodies can expressly advice banks on acceptable valid ID cards - and NIMC is not one of them.
Paragraph 3 of the letter issued by CBN on this stated that the NIN should be confirmed before initiating relationship. Is there any platform on ground for banks to confirm the authenticity of NIN numbers before starting relationship with customers?

princeade86:
NIMC is a shameless organizations. I registered since 29/7/2013. Yet, original have not come out. please for how many years will it take them to produce the original. is it when I lost the slip they gave to me, or when it faded out.

Abduletudaye:

You know a banker when she speaks..
We dont accept it too..

amicable09:

I Don talk tire. This thing I talk so, as I no know why you quote me?

Lol. I get strength for quarrel but I go epp you small. I don't know what Zenith opened for you but I've said what I know.

The temporary slip can only be used to open a tier one and two accounts. In fact, for tier one, they can waive the ID stuff but no one will call it tier one savings account for you, the person who opened it knows what he/she did.

Shebi Na zero balance account you open?
You don't have to answer.

abfalkolly:

I guess the bank has done d best...it is better closed than exchangin wrds with NIMC!..NIMC shldnt av responded in such harsh tone in d first instance....

johnson232:
Which one be zero balance? i nor understand...

egoldi01:
The NIMC slip does not have date of birth on it like every other valid means of identification and there is an N.B clause stated on the slip too. The body should rather work on speeding up the release of the permanent cards and retrieve the temporary slips instead is seeking acceptability of its slips. Only the regulatory bodies can expressly advice banks on acceptable valid ID cards - and NIMC is not one of them.
Paragraph 3 of the letter issued by CBN on this stated that the NIN should be confirmed before initiating relationship. Is there any platform on ground for banks to confirn the authenticity of NIN numbers before starting relationship with customers?

gfullmoon:


For benefit of doubts this is the CBN Directive.

Realdeals:


What feature/difference does the NIMC permanent card has that makes it verifiable.

amicable09:

DISCLAIMER!!!
I'm not a banker

#StraightFace