First Bank sort code: A complete list of codes for all branches
First Bank has a unique sort code for each of its branches all over the country. A sort code is useful when transferring funds from one account to another in different branches or banks. It is a unique identifying number that shows the bank and the branch where an account is located.
Source: UGC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What is the sort code for the First Bank?
- How do I check my First Bank sort code?
- List of First Bank sort codes in Nigeria
- 1. First Bank sort codes for Lagos
- 2. Abia State
- 3. Adamawa State
- 4. Akwa Ibom State
- 5. First Bank sort codes for Anambra State
- 6. Bauchi State
- 7. Bayelsa State
- 8. Benue State
- 9. Borno State
- 10. Cross River State
- 11. Delta State
- 12. Ebonyi State
- 13. Enugu State
- 14. Edo State
- 15. Ekiti State
- 16. Gombe State
- 17. Imo State
- 18. Jigawa State
- 19. First Bank sort codes for Kaduna
- 20. Kano State
- 21. Katsina State
- 22. Kebbi Area
- 23. Kogi Area
- 24. Kwara State
- 25. Nasarawa State
- 26. Niger State
- 27. Ogun State
- 28. Ondo Territory
- 29. Osun Area
- 30. Oyo State
- 31. Plateau State
- 32. Rivers State
- 33. First bank sort code Sokoto State
- 34. Taraba Area
- 35. Yobe State
- 36. Zamfara Territory
- 37. Federal Capital Territory Nigeria
- What is First Bank's customer care number?
- Does my bank have a sort code?
If you look at your check leaf, you will see a 9-digit number in the middle printed on the MICR of your financial document. That 9-digit number is the sort code for your account. However, sometimes you do not have a check leaf near you and need to transfer funds. In such cases, find your specific First Bank sort code below.
What is the sort code for the First Bank?
A First Bank sort code is a set of 9-digit numbers identifying the branch where you opened your First Bank account. This number is significant for transactions between banks and accounts. In Nigeria, every First Bank branch has a unique sort code.
If you need to transfer funds within the same city but to different branches, you need to use the right sort code. Always double-check your First Bank sort code before you transfer funds to ensure there are no delays in remittances.
How do I check my First Bank sort code?
Source: UGC
You can find the code on the leaf of your chequebook. Underneath the leaf, there are three sets of numbers. The first set is your cheque number, the second is the bank sort code, and the third is your account number.
Alternatively, you can find your number from the list of First Bank sort codes below. Scroll until you find your state and specific branch.
List of First Bank sort codes in Nigeria
Source: Original
There are over 300 First Bank sort codes. Below are the codes for every branch, including the First Bank sort code Lagos, Onitsha, Port Harcourt, Abuja, etc. These are sort codes by states shared by two sources, financengr.com and nigerianfinder.com.
1. First Bank sort codes for Lagos
The First Bank's head office is in Lagos, and the city has the most bank sort codes for its branches. Whenever you get a check leaf from the head office, it will show the general sort code 011151003. Here are the First Bank sort codes for Lagos and Lagos State:
- Apapa – 011151045
- Ijora Lagos – 011151058
- Ajegunle – 011151061
- Epe – 011151456
- Orile-Iganmu area – 011151579
- Agege – 011151870
- Ikorodu – 011151799
- Ikeja – 011151841
- Ikeja Ind. Estate – 011151883
- Oba Akran, Ikeja – 011155106
- Isheri-Ojodu, Ikeja – 011154958
- Ilupeju Industrial Estate – 011151896
- Iganmu – 011151919
- Isolo – 011151922
- Murtala Muhammed International Airport – 011151964
- Allen Avenue Ikeja – 011152099
- Ketu – 011152277
- Marina – 011152303
- Broad Street – 011152316
- M. Mohammed Way – 011152329
- Obun Eko – 011152332
- Ebute Metta – 011152345
- Yaba – 011152358
- Investment House – 011152316
- Moloney Street – 011152316
- Western House – 011152387
- Surulere – 011152390
- Surulere Shopping Center – 011153166
- Falomo – 011152400
- Federal Secretariat – 011152413
- Abibu-Oki – 011152426
- Nij House – 011152439
- Stock Exchange – 011152442
- Oregun – 011152455
- Ogba – 011152468
- Regional Centre – 011152471
- Alausa Sec. – 011152484
- Matori – 011152565
- Navy Town Ojo – 011152646
- Registrar’s Department – 011153014
- Somolu – 011153182
- Tin Can Island – 011153234
- Niger House – 011153292
- Oke Arin – 011153438
- Abibu Adetoro Street – 011153441
- Nichemtex Industries Ikorodu – 011153548
- Agbede – 011043551
- Akowonjo – 011154039
- Ikota – 011154097
- Adeola Odeku – 011154123
- Alaba International Market Ojo – 011154136
- Daleko – 011154152
- Isolo Industrial Estate – 011154204
- Trade Fair Complex, Ojo – 011154274
- Keffi Road, Ikoyi – 011215130
- Victoria Island – 011155148
2. Abia State
- Aba (main office) – 011231017
- Aba (Factory Road) – 011232058
- Ariaria (Aba) – 011233853
- Nkwoagu Isuochi – 011102612
- Amaokwe Item – 011233280
- Umuahia – 011233303
- Alaoji – 011234027
3. Adamawa State
- Fufore – 011091529
- Ganye – 011091642
- Hong – 011091707
- Michika – 011092544
- Mayo-Balewa – 011092586
- Gulak – 011093488
- Yola – 011093608
- Yola market – 011093640
- Garkida – 011093734
4. Akwa Ibom State
- Uyo – 011013316
- Eket – 011014221
- Efa – 011011350
- Etinan – 011011486
- Ikot Abasi – 011011279
- Ikot Ekpene – 011011855
- Oron – 011012757
- Utu Etim Ekpo – 011013329
- Ukam – 011013332
- Essene – 011013497
5. First Bank sort codes for Anambra State
- Nkwelle Ezunaka – 011022624
- Nnewi – 011022637
- Ogbunike – 011022682
- Onitsha – 011022718
- William Street (Onitsha) – 011022831
- Nwobodo Avenue (Onitsha) – 011022721
- Iweka Road (Onitsha) – 011022734
- Bridgehhead Market (Onitsha) – 011022747
- Otuocha – 011022844
- Nkpor – 011022996
- Awka – 011023267 Nimo – 011023377
- Ekwulobia – 011254052
- Onitsha – 011025039
6. Bauchi State
- Bauchi – 011031149
- Darazo – 011311306
- Gamawa – 011032070
- Katagum (agency) – 011032177
- Toro – 011033202
- Tafawa Balewa – 011033215
- Azare – 011033655
- Burra Agency – 011033697
7. Bayelsa State
- Odi – 011213080
- Yenagoa – 011214115
8. Benue State
- Makurdi – 011052539
- Katsina-Ala – 011052225
- Vandeikya – 011053402
- Naka – 011053428
9. Borno State
- Damboa – 011061326
- Konduga – 011062245
- Maiduguri – 011062503
- Uba – Kumagum – 011063388
- Maiduguri Main Market – 011063560
- Kwajafa town – 011063670
10. Cross River State
- Calabar – 011071206
- Ekori – 011071374
- University of Calabar – 011071248
- Ikom – 011071785
- Obubra – 011072894
11. Delta State
- Asaba – 011243953
- Agbor – 011241036
- Agbarho – 011241696
- Delta – 011241421
- Evwreni – 011241382
- Ogwashi Ukwu – 011242679
- Sapele – 011243102
- Sapele Boyo Road – 011243144
- Warri – 011243500
- Warri Shell – 011244169
- Ughelli – 011243513
- Ekpan – 011244334
- Effurun – 011245155
12. Ebonyi State
- Abakaliki – 011254214
- Ezzambgo – 011251495
- Afikpo – 011233947
13. Enugu State
- Eha Alumona – 011251547
- Enugu – 011251437
- Emene – 011251534
- Uwani – 011254137
- Inyi – 011251741
- Ovoko – 011253464
- Ikem – 011253846
- Nsukka – 011254010
14. Edo State
- Benin – 011041100 (for King’s Square)
- Benin – 011041113 (for Mission Road)
- Benin – 011044181 (for Siluko Road)
- Oregbeni (Benin) – 011043535
- Ugbowo (Benin) – 011044042
- Ekpoma – 011041469
- Sabongida-Ora – 011043098
15. Ekiti State
- Ado-Ekiti – 011183822
- Ikere-Ekiti – 011183864
- Efon-Alaaye – 011181442
- Emure – 011181552
- Erijiyan – 011181565
- Ilasa – 011181727
- Okemesi – 011183038
- Ifaki-Ekiti – 011183916
- Ikole – 011183961
16. Gombe State
- Gombe – 011031628
- Kaltungo – 011032148
17. Imo State
- Okwelle – 011102667
- Owerri – 011102793 or 011103475
- Amaraku – 011103271
- Umuowa – 011103349
- Urualla – 011103394
- Owerri Douglas Road – 011103417
- Abba – 011023762
- Akatta – 011103996
18. Jigawa State
- Dutse – 011263580
- Hadejia – 011261715
19. First Bank sort codes for Kaduna
- Kawo – 011111674
- Kaduna – 011112107
- Kaduna (Bank Road) – 011112110
- Kaduna South – 011112123
- Samaru – 011113135
- Kafanchan – 011113520
- Zaria – 011113708
- Saminaka – 011204235
20. Kano State
- Bompai – 011121130 or 011125123
- Kano – 011122155
- Kano International Airport – 011123361
- Kano (Faggeta Kudu) – 011122168
- Kano (Zoo Road) – 011123727
- Kano (Club Road) – 011123743
21. Katsina State
- Funtua – 011131502
- Katsina – 011132213
- Mallum Fashi – 011132514
- Yana – 011033613
22. Kebbi Area
- Birnin Kebbi – 011273570
- Kamba – 011222987
- Mungadi, Maiyama – 011273664
- Zuru – 011273758
23. Kogi Area
- Lokoja – 011283625
- Bassa – 011201157
- Egbe – 01128478
- Iyamoye – 011282066
- Akpanya – 011282082
- Mopa – 011282574
- Ogori – 011282697
- Okene – 011282820
- Oguma – 011283450
- Ayangba – 011283803
- Ajaokuta – 011283816
- Isanlu-Oyi – 011283874
- Abejukolo – 011283926
- Itobe – 011283971
24. Kwara State
- Ilorin – 011141903
- Kosubosu – 011142287
25. Nasarawa State
- Lafia – 011203883
26. Niger State
- Bida – 011161190
- Suleja – 011161093
- Katcha – 011162186
- Kontagora – 011162209
- Kagara – 011162238
- Minna – 011162526
- Rijau – 011163033
27. Ogun State
- Abeokuta office – 011171025
- Idiroko – 011171261
- Igbogila – 011181947
- Ijebu-Ode – 011171973
- Kuta – 011162296
- Ogbere – 011172859
- Ota – 011152879
- Oko – 011193074
- Sagamu – 011173117
- Agbara – 011153933
- Mosimi – 011174310
28. Ondo Territory
- Ondo – 011182865
- Akure – 011181086
- Akure market – 011183803
- Ikaram-Akoko – 011181769
- Ikare – 011181837
- Ile-Oluji – 011181934
- Igbokoda – 011181947
- Idoani – 011181989
- Owo – 011182771
- Oka Akoko – 011182807
- Ore – 011182810
- Araromi Obu – 011173599
29. Osun Area
- Erin-Osun – 011291361
- Ilesha – 011291866
- Ipetu-Ijesha – 011291950
- Ile-Ife – 011291992
- Osogbo – 011292768
- Ijebu-jesa – 011293835
- Inisa – 011293893
- Ede – 011194329
30. Oyo State
- Oyo – 011192787
- Ibadan – 011191827
- New Gbagi Market (Ibadan) – 011194248
- Oluyole Estate Road (Ibadan) – 011193058
- University of Ibadan – 011191238
- Ibadan (Bank Road) – 011191212
- Molete (Ibadan) – 011194293
- Agodi area – 011191814
- Ogbomosho – 011192703
- Saki – 011193249
- Awe – 011193980
31. Plateau State
- Jos – 011202004
- Jos (market area) – 011202017
- Jos (secretariat) – 011202020
- Jos (university) – 011202046
- Barkin Ladi area – 011201160
- Bukuru – 011201128
- Kurgwi – 011201665
- Mangu – 011202554
32. Rivers State
- Port Harcourt – 011212913 or 011215046
- Station Road (Port Harcourt) – 011212900
- Airport (Port Harcourt) – 011212926
- Trans Amadi (Port Harcourt) – 011212939
- Diobu (Port Harcourt) – 011212942
- Orije (Port Harcourt) – 011212955
- Port Harcourt Shell – 011214076
- New Port Harcourt – 011214348
- Bonny – 011214102
- Bonny Island – 011245155
33. First bank sort code Sokoto State
- Sokoto – 011223122
- Illela – 011221739
- Tambawal – 011223229
- Sokoto (Danfodio Road) – 011223779
34. Taraba Area
- Jalingo – 011303631
- Karim Lamido – 011302250
- Lau – 011302496
- Mayo Ndaga – 011303356
- Bambur – 011303686
- Zing – 011303712
35. Yobe State
- Damaturu, Damagun – 011311306
- Gashua – 011311607
- Geidam – 011311610
- Nguru – 011312606
- Potiskum – 011312978
36. Zamfara Territory
- Gusau – 011221632
- Gummi – 11221658
- Kaura Namoda – 011222194
- Shinkafi – 011223177
- Anka – 011323908
37. Federal Capital Territory Nigeria
- Abuja – 011084060
- Abuja airport – 011084170
- Abuja (Jos Road) – 011085069
- Abaji – 011081681
- Abuja Garki – 011084002
Source: UGC
What is First Bank's customer care number?
Here are the customer care numbers for First Bank Nigeria;
- +234 1 905 2326
- +234 708 062 5000
You can also email the institution at firstcontact@firstbanknigeria.com.
Does my bank have a sort code?
Yes, every bank has a sort code to ensure that all transactions, both local and overseas, are smooth. To find out your bank's sort code, contact customer care or visit the specific bank.
The First Bank sort code is a six-digit number that identifies a bank and its branch. It identifies the bank and the branch where you initially opened your account.
Legit.ng recently published an article on Nigerian banks' sort codes: Full list of sort and swift codes in Nigeria. This list contains the sort codes of all the banks in Nigeria. The sort codes are necessary for transferring funds between banks.
Sort codes in Nigeria are 9-digit numbers used in managing local and international transactions. Learn the sort codes of all Nigerian banks to make your payments smooth. You can also use a sort code to send or receive money outside Nigeria and during electronic transactions.
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