Complete guide to using your First Bank USSD code *894# to deposit on SportyBet Nigeria. No internet required — dial, transfer, and bet.
First Bank of Nigeria has one of the widest customer bases of any commercial bank in the country, and its USSD service is available on virtually every Nigerian mobile network. If you bank with First Bank and bet on SportyBet, you can top up your account in seconds using a simple dial — no internet connection, no smartphone app, no card required.
This guide covers the First Bank USSD code for SportyBet in 2026 — exactly how to dial, what steps to follow, how much you can deposit, and what to do if the transfer does not show up. The key code to know is *894#.
First Bank’s USSD code is 894#. This gives you access to First Bank’s mobile banking services including transfers, airtime top-ups, mini statements, and bill payments — all without data or internet access. For SportyBet deposits, you use 894# to transfer funds directly to your SportyBet dedicated account number.
Furthermore, SportyBet’s universal USSD shortcut — 72304347201Amount# — is also compatible with First Bank accounts. For example, dialling 723043472013000# would initiate a ₦3,000 deposit directly. This is the faster route if you know the amount in advance and want to skip navigating the *894# menu.
Before starting, log in to SportyBet and go to Deposit → Bank Transfer to retrieve your current SportyBet dedicated account number. This number is assigned to your profile and should be used for all USSD transfers. Note it down before closing the app.
Now dial *894# from your First Bank-registered SIM and press Call. Select Transfer from the menu. Choose Inter-Bank Transfer when prompted. Enter your SportyBet account number in the recipient field. Input your deposit amount, then confirm the transaction with your First Bank USSD PIN. You will receive an SMS from First Bank confirming the deduction. Your SportyBet balance updates within 1–3 minutes under normal network conditions.
Alternatively, dial 72304347201*[Amount]# for a faster single-step transfer. Press Call and confirm your PIN when prompted. Both methods credit your SportyBet wallet from the same First Bank account.
SportyBet accepts a minimum deposit of ₦100 via bank transfer. First Bank’s USSD daily transfer limit for standard accounts is typically ₦1 million, which covers the vast majority of betting deposit needs. If you need to deposit more in a single day, use First Bank’s FirstMobile app, which carries a higher transaction cap.
SportyBet does not charge a deposit fee for bank transfers. However, First Bank may apply a small USSD service fee depending on your account type — check with First Bank directly if you are unsure. For a broader comparison of deposit options across the best betting sites in Nigeria, bank USSD transfer is consistently one of the most cost-effective methods.
Under normal conditions, a First Bank USSD deposit credits your SportyBet account within 1–3 minutes. During peak evening hours, particularly before major Premier League or NPFL fixtures, the inter-bank payment network can experience brief delays — but deposits still typically land within 5–10 minutes. Therefore, avoid rushing a deposit in the final minute before a match starts; give yourself at least a 10-minute buffer.
Transfers made after 10 pm may not clear until the next morning due to Nigeria’s inter-bank settlement cut-off window. If you bet late at night, use OPay or PalmPay instead — both are instant 24/7. For a bank-by-bank comparison of all USSD deposit options, see our SportyBet USSD code all banks Nigeria guide.
If your First Bank USSD transfer to SportyBet has not appeared after 10 minutes, run through the standard checks. Confirm the SIM you dialled from is the one registered on your SportyBet account. Check your First Bank SMS to verify the transfer completed — if it was reversed or failed, the SMS will say so. Verify you entered the correct SportyBet account number.
If all checks pass and the credit has not arrived, contact SportyBet live chat via the bottom-right of the SportyBet website. Share your transfer reference number from the First Bank confirmation SMS. SportyBet support can trace the payment and confirm whether it is in transit or stuck. For a full troubleshooting guide, see SportyBet deposit not showing Nigeria. According to First Bank Nigeria’s official website, the *894# USSD service is available on all networks 24 hours a day. That means if a deposit fails, the issue is almost always with the account details entered rather than the service itself. For today’s free betting tips, visit our predictions page once your deposit is confirmed.
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