With a special USSD code, you can check your Ecobank account balance with ease. The good thing about the code is that it works on any mobile device.

However, there are a few criteria to getting started with this guide. First of all, your bank account must be active. Also, the line linked to that account must be active.

In addition to the above requirements, you must first of all register for Ecobank Mobile money. Dial *326# and follow the instructions on the screen to do that.

You must dial the code from the phone number linked to your Ecobank account.

How to check Ecobank account balance on phone

• To check your Ecobank account balance, simply dial *326*0#. You must dial the code using the line linked with your account number and registered with Mobile money.
• Next, enter your mobile money PIN or the last 4 digits on your ATM Mastercard or Visa Card to confirm your request.

After completing the above steps, you’ll receive a notification displaying your account balance. Also, you’ll get an SMS to confirm your transaction.

Things you should know:

• Checking of account balances using USSD code attracts a fee of 20 naira only.
• The service accessible at any time of the day, 7 days a week.
• You do not require an internet connection to use the code; however, there must be signal on the network on which you’ll dial the code.

A lot of customers have complained about the 20 naira fee Ecobank charges for checking account balance using code.

If you want to avoid that fee, the best way to do that is to download and register your Ecobank mobile app, after which you can check your account balance without paying anything. But the things is, the mobile app requires an internet connection.

Read also:

• Download and install Ecobank mobile app for Android, iOS, Blackberry, and Windows devices.
• Ecobank transfer code : Send money to any bank in Nigeria using just your phone.
• Ecobank recharge code : How to recharge your line directly from your account.