It all started with ATM machine that allows anybody to recharge his or her phone using ATM card but now things have become easier because you can recharge or top up your phone airtime by dialling a shortcode which I will be sharing with you soon.

Recharging your mobile phone from your bank account by dialling few simple codes is really interesting because you can recharge your phone anywhere any day without any need of going to any bank but first let me help those who still want to know more about recharging their phone using ATM machine.

Buying Airtime on ATM Machine:

Recharging your phone using your bank or other banks ATM machine is really simple and the difference between recharging with ATM and through Shortcode is that with ATM you must go to any nearest ATM Machine available while recharging your phone don't require you going anywhere.

Now to recharge your phone using ATM machine simple insert your ATM card to any ATM machine.

Enter your security access code when asked, then look at the left-hand side you will see Airtime Recharge, Select it and choose the network you want to recharge such as MTN, GLO, ETISALAT, AIRTEL ETC.

Select the Amount and enter the number you want to top up then confirm it and press enter and that's it, you will be credited in a few seconds.

Buying airtime from your bank account by dialling a simple code

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To make things easier you can simply dial a simple shortcode

Note some bank recharges activation while some don't one it's the main sim you are getting alert with, which means that the line is recognized in your bank.

All bank and their recharging codes

Below are the codes you can use to recharge your phone from your bank account.

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Recharge Code

For quick self-recharge, dial *737*amount# and SEND from your mobile phone (This must be the from the mobile number registered in your account). E.g. *737*1000#
To recharge for other numbers, dial *737*Phone no*Amount#. E.g. *737*08055500555*1000# (Note you will have to verify the transfer by entering the last four digits of your ATM card)
Daily Limit is ₦5,000 Naira

Fidelity Bank Recharge Code

For self-recharge, dial “*770*amount# and SEND from your mobile phone (This is accessible using all types of mobile devices). E.g. *770*1000#
To recharge for family and friends, dial *770*Phone no*Amount#. E.g. *770*08023456789*1000#.
Daily Limit is ₦5,000 Naira

First Bank Recharge Code

For FirstBank account holders, you can top-up your mobile lines directly and instantly by dialling *894*amount#
E.g. *894*1000#
Daily Limit is ₦3,000 Naira

Sterling Bank Recharge Code

With “Go Recharge,” tap your way to seamless, stress-free airtime top-up. Just dial *822*Amount#
E.g. *822*1000#

Skye Bank Recharge Code

For Skye Bank, dial and send the following code *389*076*1*Amount#
E.g. *389*076*1*500#

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Recharge Code

For UBA customers, to recharge your phone with any amount of airtime dial *389*033*1* Amount#
For example, if you need N600 airtime: *389*033*1*600#

EcoBank Recharge Code

For Ecobank customers, to recharge your phone dial *326*Amount#
E.g. *326*500#

Zenith Bank Recharge Code

For Zenith Bank customers Simply dial *302*Amount# and Send from your mobile phone
Eg: *302*1000#
Daily Limit is ₦5,000 Naira

Stanbic Bank Recharge Code

For Stanbic Bank customers Simply dial *909*Amount# and Send from your mobile phone
Eg: *909*1000#
Daily Limit is ₦5,000 Naira

Access Bank Bank Recharge Code

For Access Bank customers Simply dial *901*Amount# and Send from your mobile phone
Eg: *901*750#
Daily Limit is ₦5,000 Naira

First City Monument Bank (FCMB)

For FCMB customers Simply dial *322*214*amount# and send from your mobile phone
E.g: *322*214*1000#

Wema Bank

For Wema Bank customers Simply dial *322*035*amount# and send from your mobile phone
E.g: *322*035*1000#

Hope this will help you recharge your phone even while on your sleeping bed or anywhere but remember you must have some money in your bank before recharging your phone.