What Is the Diamond Bank USSD Code? *901# Guide for 2026
Diamond Bank → Access Bank
Diamond Bank USSD code: then and now
If you banked with Diamond, you probably remember dialing *710#. Diamond Bank no longer operates on its own. Access Bank took on all of its customers in the merger, which means the code you use today is Access Bank’s.
Then
Diamond used the *710# family of codes. Older guides list transfers like *710*777*Account Number*Amount*PIN# for Y’ello account holders, and airtime codes such as *302*Amount#.
Now
Dial *901#, Access Bank’s USSD code, from the phone number registered to your account.
Those old Diamond codes come from archived lists. Do not rely on them for new transactions. Start with *901# and follow the menu.
What did the merger change for you?
Access Bank’s merger FAQ said account numbers and relationship managers would not change, and that customers could keep using their money and services through their usual channels. It did not address *710# or old Diamond cards, so ask Access Bank directly if you still hold either.
5 Access Bank codes to start with
| Task | Dial |
|---|---|
| Open the main menu | *901# |
| Airtime for yourself | *901*Amount# |
| Airtime for someone else | *901*Amount*Phone Number# |
| Check balance (reported) | *901*00# |
| Transfer money | Use the menu after *901# |
Different guides print the transfer shortcut in different ways, so the safe route is the menu. Open *901#, pick the transfer option and enter the account number and amount when asked.
First-time activation
1. Dial *901# from your registered number.
2. Enter the last 6 digits of your debit card, or your date of birth if you have no card.
3. Enter your 10-digit account number.
4. Create a 4-digit PIN and confirm it.
Set-up steps have been reported this way by a code guide, so follow whatever screen Access Bank shows you if it differs.
Limits and charges
One guide reports a default USSD transfer limit of N100,000 a day, which you can raise at a branch with ID and your debit card. It also notes a telco charge of about N6.98 on USSD financial transactions, with airtime and data purchases excluded. Confirm current numbers with Access Bank before a large transfer.
If *901# will not open
◆ Use the SIM linked to your account.
◆ Check that you typed the star and hash exactly.
◆ Try again with a stronger signal.
◆ Visit a branch or contact Access Bank through its official channels if the profile will not activate.
Delete old *710# shortcuts from your phone, save *901# in their place, and dial it from your registered number.
