In places where mobile data costs more than a day’s meal, UBA’s new *919*9# service is a quiet shift. It lets users borrow airtime and access data without smartphones or downloads, just a simple dial. For many Nigerians, that’s not just convenient. It's lifeline banking.
UBA's new USSD feature extends access to airtime and data on demand, targeting users with limited internet or smartphones.
- UBA unveils new *919*9# USSD code for borrowing airtime and accessing data services.
- Service works without internet or smartphone, broadening financial access.
- Forms part of UBA Magic Banking services under the main *919# code.
- Airtime borrowing is capped at ₦5,000 daily using PIN-authenticated transactions.
- Charges ₦6.98 per session apply to returning users; registration is free.
For millions managing money with basic phones, UBA’s feature is more than tech, it’s inclusion made tangible.
