London, United Kingdom – Zenith Bank, a leading Nigerian financial institution with a significant presence in the United Kingdom, has announced a series of events tailored for Nigerians residing in the UK. These events, scheduled for April 2025, aim to provide essential banking and identification services, including free Bank Verification Number (BVN) enrollment, National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment, account opening, and exclusive mortgage concessionary rates.
Event Details
The bank has organized the events across two prominent venues in London:
- Venue 1: Zenith Bank (UK) Limited, 39 Cornhill, London EC3V 3ND
- Dates: 7th, 8th, and 12th April 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on each day, but ends at 3pm on 12th April
- Venue 2: Hilton London Kensington, 179-199 Holland Park Avenue, W11 4UL
- Dates: 9th, 10th, and 11th April 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on each day
Services Offered
These events are part of Zenith Bank’s Diaspora Banking initiative, designed to cater to the unique needs of Nigerians living abroad. The services provided include:
- Free BVN Enrollment: The Bank Verification Number is a biometric identification system implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria to curb illegal banking transactions. Obtaining a BVN is mandatory for all Nigerian bank account holders. Zenith Bank offers free BVN enrollment at its offices outside Nigeria, ensuring that diaspora Nigerians can seamlessly integrate into the Nigerian banking system.
- NIN Enrollment: The National Identification Number is a unique identifier assigned to Nigerian citizens and legal residents. It is essential for various governmental and legal processes. Zenith Bank facilitates NIN enrollment for Nigerians in the diaspora, ensuring they remain connected to national services.
- Account Opening: Nigerians in the UK can open accounts with Zenith Bank, benefiting from services such as debit and credit cards (available in NGN, USD, GBP, and EUR), virtual cards, internet and mobile banking, and instant foreign exchange conversion to Naira. citeturn0search0
- Mortgage Concessionary Rates: Recognizing the aspirations of Nigerians abroad to invest in property back home, Zenith Bank offers mortgage services with favorable terms, including up to 7-year mortgages for Nigerian émigrés with stable and verifiable income sources.
Registration Process
To ensure a smooth experience, interested individuals are required to register online ahead of the events. This pre-registration facilitates efficient service delivery and helps manage the flow of attendees. Details regarding the registration process can be found on Zenith Bank’s official Diaspora Banking page.
The Importance of BVN and NIN for Nigerians Abroad
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has emphasized the significance of the BVN and NIN in securing the Nigerian banking system and combating financial fraud. In a recent statement, the CBN announced that beginning in April 2024, all accounts lacking a BVN or NIN would be frozen. This move underscores the urgency for Nigerians, both at home and abroad, to obtain these identifiers to ensure uninterrupted access to banking services.
Zenith Bank’s Commitment to the Diaspora Community
Zenith Bank’s initiative reflects its commitment to supporting the Nigerian diaspora by providing essential banking services and facilitating compliance with regulatory requirements. The bank’s Diaspora Banking platform is tailored to enable Nigerians abroad to take advantage of investment opportunities back home and perform financial transactions safely and conveniently from anywhere in the world.
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Additional Services for Diaspora Customers
Beyond the services highlighted for the upcoming events, Zenith Bank offers a comprehensive suite of products and services for its diaspora customers:
- Card Services: Access to debit, credit, and prepaid cards in multiple currencies (NGN, USD, GBP, EUR), as well as virtual cards denominated in Naira.
- Digital Banking: Robust internet and mobile banking platforms that allow customers to manage their accounts, transfer funds, request cards, and more, all from the comfort of their location.
- Financial Advisory Services: Expert advice on investment opportunities, money market instruments, mutual funds, and more, ensuring that diaspora Nigerians can make informed financial decisions.
- Medical Vouchers (Z-Med): Understanding the need for quality healthcare access for loved ones in Nigeria, Zenith Bank offers medical vouchers that provide family members with access to hospitals in Nigeria, especially in emergencies.
Mortgage Banking Services
For Nigerians in the diaspora interested in investing in property back home, Zenith Bank’s mortgage services offer attractive terms:
- Duration: Up to 7-year mortgages for Nigerian émigrés with stable and verifiable income sources.
- Contribution Ratio: A 40:60 contribution structure, making property investment more accessible.
This service alleviates the challenges of managing property investments from abroad, providing a trustworthy and efficient solution.
Contact Information
For more details about the upcoming events or Zenith Bank’s Diaspora Banking services, individuals can reach out through the following channels:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +234-1-2786115, +234-1-2787000, 0700ZENITHBANK
Alternatively, visit Zenith Bank website
