Dial *5050# and start banking in seconds, anytime, on any phone.
Now it is!
Whether you’re low on airtime, need to send money, or want to pay a bill in traffic, *5050# gives you instant access to your money — no smartphones, no excuses.
We’re upgrading this service for a smoother experience. Kindly here to open your account
Bill payments on *5050# is coming soon. In the meantime, you can pay your bills using the AltBank App
Already a customer? Register using your debit card
USSD stands for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data.
The Alternative Bank’s USSD customers have access to financial services by simply dialing *5050#. With a single code on any mobile device, you can access essential services like airtime recharge, data purchase, instant transfers, account balance enquiry and more without internet or data. Getting started is quick and hassle-free. Dial *5050# now and unlock a world of convenience at your fingertips!
You can easily recharge your phone at any time and from anywhere using the Alternative Bank’s *5050# USSD code buy selecting Airtime top up from the menu. It is easy, fast and convenient.
Benefits:
You can easily transfer funds anytime and anywhere using the Alternative Bank’s 5050# USSD code. Simply select "Transfer" from the menu for a seamless process.
Benefits:
You don’t need to memorize your account number anymore! Simply dial *5050# and select "Account Balance" from the menu to quickly retrieve your account number anytime, anywhere.
Easily stay on top of your finances with *5050#. Simply select "Account Balance" from the menu to instantly view your account balance and stay updated on your funds anytime, anywhere.
You can manage your debit card effortlessly using *5050#. Simply select "Card Management" from the list of menu options to block your card immediately if it’s lost or stolen, or to activate a new card securely and conveniently.
Benefits:
For customers with an account with the Alternative Bank, registration is simple and can be completed in using your debit card. Simply dial *5050#, select the registration option, and follow the prompts to enter your card information. Registration using BVN is coming soon.
This service is currently being reviewed to make the process more seamless for you. Please visit our website to open an account.
An auto reversal to credit your account will be effected within 24 hours. If this does not take place, kindly contact our Contact Centre on 0201-7000555 or send an email to [email protected]
The Block Series feature allows individual account holders to restrict access to their USSD, account, or card, placing a debit restriction on their bank account whenever they feel any of these channels have been compromised. You can easily select this option directly from the menu to stay in control and protect your account!
Call our contact Centre on 0201-7000555 to disable USSD service on your account.
*5050# uses encryption and secure protocols to protect your financial information and ensure your transactions are safe. During registration, you are required to set and confirm a personal 4-digit PIN, which ensures your transactions remain private and protected. Additionally, if you plan to transfer amounts exceeding N20,000 per transaction, you will be prompted to enter the last 6-digits of your debit card number for added security. Always keep your PINs confidential and do not share them with anyone.
Has your PIN been compromised? Or have you forgotten your transaction PIN? Yes? Alright, you can easily reset your USSD transaction PIN with *5050#. To change your PIN, dial *5050#, select Pin Reset from the option on the menu and follow the prompts.
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The Alternative Bank is an independent financial organization in the Non-interest Banking (NIB) sector. If you receive services from, or if you have any other questions, please reach out to us via any of our contact channels. Registered address: 20 Marina, Lagos. Financial operations on the Alternative Bank is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. License to commence operations was granted in 2014. Trading and investment products provided by the Alternative Bank is wholly owned.
We are dedicated to ensuring adherence to Non-Interest Banking principles through the appointment of an Advisory Committee of Experts (ACE). The ACE is tasked with the review and approval of all our products and processes after ensuring full compliance with NIB principles.
Abubakar Muhammad Musa is currently a Sharia Advisor and Consultant for SHAPE Knowledge Services a consulting firm based in Kuwait. He has been involved in product development, Sharia research and approval of Islamic banking products for different clients. His work covers retail banking, corporate banking and project finance deals.
Formerly, Abubakar worked as a Researcher in different units at International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Besides his primary assignments in ISRA, he taught Shariah Rules in Financial Transactions to Chartered Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) Masters online Students of International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF), Malaysia. He also taught MBA and BBA Students different Islamic Banking and Finance Subjects at University College of Bahrain.
Abubakar holds two Diplomas with distinction, one in Islamic Law and the other in Arabic Language from Al-Imam University Riyadh. He also holds LLB (Hons) degree in Shariah from the same University. He successfully completed his (CIFP) Professional Masters Degree Programme at (INCEIF), Malaysia. He had his internship program on Islamic Banking & Finance at Fajr Capital in Kuala Lumpur. During the programme, Abubakar conducted research relating to product structuring and market development.
Abdurraheem Ahmad Sayi is a legal practitioner and Consultant of over 16 years of active legal practice. He is currently the principal partner, A.A. Sayi & Co. (Qist Chambers) and Qadi, Independent Shari’ah Panel of Lagos State – a platform, through which he has delivered several judgments of in-depth analysis, widely applauded by leading legal and intellectual icons, including learned Judges, professors of law and Islamic Studies.
He is the Executive Director/C.E.O., ClearPath Islamic Centre (Incorporated), Lekki-Lagos and Chief Imam, SilverPoint Central Mosque, Badore, Ajah-Lagos. Fondly called Imam Sayi, Abdurraheem is the designate Chairman, Shari’ah Advisory Committee, Mutual Benefit Takaaful.
Imam Sayi has also authored a few works, some of which include: The Financial Obligations: a compendium of essays on monetary or material obligations under Islamic Law and Waqf (Charity Endowment): The Governing Principles.
He holds a Certificate on Improving Personal Effectiveness from the Lagos Business School (Pan African University) and he is a recipient of numerous awards and certificates of merits.
Education:
Master of Arts Law and Diplomacy, The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy.
Bachelor of Arts Arabic & Islamic Studies, The University of Chicago.
Shariah Board Experience:
Bank Muscat Meethaq (2013 – 2017)
Sterling Bank Nigeria (Since 2013)
University Bank, USA (Since 2006)
Abdulkader Thomas has over 35 years of diversified financial services experience in major markets. With a Master of Arts Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and a BA in Arabic & Islamic Studies from The University of Chicago. His areas of activity have included trade finance, real estate finance, securities and alternative finance.
As the general manager of a foreign bank branch in New York, he secured the first US regulatory approvals of Islamic mortgage and instalment credit/sale as banking instruments. Later, he secured US regulatory approval for profit sharing deposits. Abdulkader has been involved in the successful implementation of these products in the US market. With more than 17years Shariah Board Experience in Bank Muscat Meethaq, Sterling Bank Nigeria and University Bank USA, Abdulkader has worked on IFTA projects in Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and an authority on Islamic deal structures and securities.
He also serves as a director of Alkhabeer Capital in Jeddah and Chairman of Alkhabeer (DIFC). He is a member of the international advisory board of the Securities Commission of Malaysia, a published author, and an active speaker on Islamic finance.