Centralized Identity Validation (CIV)

What is the Centralized Validation Service?
This is a service that allows institutions have a one stop shop connection to APIs (Application Programming Interface) that allow for multiple points of val...
Mon, 12 Aug, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Who are the users of the CVS solution?
The service is for Banks and OFIs (Other Financial Institutions) to utilize in carrying out Identity validations.
Mon, 12 Aug, 2024 at 12:59 PM
What is the benefit of CVS (Combined Validation Service) customers?
The service provides the below stated benefits: Single integration for multiple validation points Lower costs Improved customer experience One-time int...
Mon, 12 Aug, 2024 at 12:59 PM
How will the new centralized service assist in validating either NIN or BVN (Bank Verification Numbers) from a single source?
The service serves as a middleware with multiple API (Application Programming Interface) points for the institutions to access the different identity valida...
Mon, 12 Aug, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Does an institution need to build the UI (User Interface) ourselves, or will a complete solution be provided?
The institution is responsible for build UI. The service is an API that provides the institution with the necessary validation endpoints.
Mon, 12 Aug, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Can you fetch NIN details using only BVN details?
No. NIN details are made available only after an NIN or VNIN is provided.
Mon, 12 Aug, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Can we send a phone number and get the corresponding NIN registered with the number?
The detail required to provide the NIN details of a customer is the individual’s NIN or VNIN.
Mon, 12 Aug, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Is the current NIBSS BVN validation portal going to be discarded?
The BVN Validation Portal would remain available for now
Mon, 12 Aug, 2024 at 12:59 PM
How is the new centralized endpoint/API different from the BVN validation portal we have today?
The New Centralized identity service API, unlike the BVN portal, is an API that allows institutions to validate different identity services with the flexibi...
Mon, 12 Aug, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Can the API process bulk NIN/BVN validation?
The function of validating bulk BVNs (Bank Verification Numbers) and NINs (NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) can be achieved using the APIs
Mon, 12 Aug, 2024 at 1:01 PM