Sterling Bank Nigeria USSD Code
Commercial Bank · Dial from any phone on any network
Sterling Bank traces its roots to Nigeria Acceptances Limited (NAL), founded in 1960. It took its current name in 2006 after a five-way merger with four other banks during Nigeria's CBN-led consolidation era, then absorbed Equatorial Trust Bank in 2011.
Main USSD Code
*822#
// COMPLETE USSD CODES
All USSD codes for Sterling Bank. Tap or click any code to copy it.
| Service | USSD Code |
|---|---|
| Transfer | *822*AMT*ACCT# |
| Airtime | *822*AMOUNT# |
| Balance | *822*8# |
| Data Bundle | *822*9# |
| Bills Payment | *822*2# |
// GOOD TO KNOW
Sterling Bank's name dates only to 2006, it began life as Nigeria Acceptances Limited in 1960.
The 2006 merger combined five separate banks into one under the Sterling name.
Sterling later absorbed Equatorial Trust Bank in a 2011 merger.
// HOW TO USE
Follow these simple steps to use Sterling Bank USSD from any phone.
STEP 1
Dial *822#
Open your phone dialer and enter *822#, make sure you're calling from your registered phone number.
STEP 2
Choose a Service
Select from the menu: transfer money, buy airtime, check balance, purchase data, or pay bills.
STEP 3
Enter PIN & Confirm
Enter your USSD banking PIN to authorize the transaction. You'll get an SMS confirmation instantly.
// FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Was Sterling Bank always called Sterling?
No, it started as Nigeria Acceptances Limited (NAL) in 1960 and only became Sterling Bank in 2006, after merging with four other banks during Nigeria's banking consolidation.
What is Sterling Bank's USSD transfer code?
Dial *822*Amount*AccountNumber# to transfer funds, or *822*8# to check your account balance.
What is the USSD code for Sterling Bank?
The USSD banking code for Sterling Bank is
*822#. Dial this code from your registered phone number.How do I transfer money with Sterling Bank USSD?
Dial
*822*AMT*ACCT# and follow the prompts.How do I check my Sterling Bank account balance?
Dial
*822*8# from your registered mobile number.What network does Sterling Bank USSD work on?
Sterling Bank USSD code works on MTN, Airtel, Glo, and T2Mobile. Ensure you're dialing from the phone number linked to your bank account.