GTBank USSD Code 737 is popular for quick money transfer and mobile recharges.
Little did you know this shortcode is much more powerful than just these two.
Imagine taking a loan using it or withdrawing from your account using a petrol filling station?
That is the power of this ‘737’ mobile banking solution unravelled in this guide.
Nigeria has a growing population and still, over 50% of them do not have access to the internet.
That said of the 50% that has access to the internet, they still suffer from a very poor connection.
In order to serve these growing number of people with no access or poor network, financial institutions are looking for means to serve their customers better.
One of such big hits is the GTBank USSD Code introduced by the Guaranty Trust Bank.
GTBank USSD Code Information – *737#
The piece of information to use the shortcode for transacting as a Guaranty Trust Bank customer is recorded in the table below:
Unique Short Code
*737#
Year Introduced
2015
Bank Name
Guaranty Trust Bank
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Using the GTBank USSD Code
There exist different modules for using the unique shortcode for the transaction.
Each of the modules all starts with the *737*… prefix but you can access all of them by just dialling *737#.
You should get yourself used to all the shortcodes that apply to different kind of transactions for a better experience.
Here below are the different USSDs for all the important transactions as a Guaranty Trust Bank customer.
These shortcodes doesn’t apply to GTBank customers only. You can also open a new account.
GTBank USSD Code for Opening a New Account – *737*0#
This is only required if you do not have a GTBank account.
If you already have a GTBank account, you are automatically eligible to use the 737.
Your linked mobile number to an existing account is already Bank 737 enabled.
If you do not have an account, you should follow the steps below to open one:
Dial *737*0#
You will be required to select from two options that include using your BVN which will automatically pull your bank verified data or use the supply direct data option
If you select the BVN option, you will be welcome with a prompt that has your name asking to continue or not
If that is fine to you, proceed to continue to set up your account which includes setting your mPIN
If you chose the second option, you will manually have to provide your KYC information which is more time consuming but worth the time if you have never opened a bank account
Once you have provided the required information and set up an mPIN, your account number will be generated and forwarded to your mobile number
Funding 737 Account Number
Once you have an account number, you can fund it using the following medium:
Bank Walk-in: you can check in to any GTBank branch to pay in some money into your new account number
Mobile Money Agent: if you do not have a branch close to you, you can use any mobile money agent around your area to fund your account
Peer to Peer: you can also ask your friend or anyone to transfer money to account number in exchange for your cash
You to You: this is our coined term for transfers that involves two different accounts belonging to you. You can transfer funds from your existing account to your new GTBank account
GTBank USSD Code to Check Account Balance – *737*6*1#
This is required for knowing the money remaining on your GTBank account.
The steps involved are:
Dial *737*6*1#
You will be required to provide your mPIN or the last four digits of your debit card
Once you provide and send a request, an SMS will be forwarded to you with the balance on your account
GTBank USSD Code for Money Transfer
The unique shortcodes for this module differ depending on the bank account number receiving the money.
GTBank Account Number
Dial *737*1*amount*account number# from your registered phone number
There is name validation that comes to ensure you are not sending to the wrong account
Once you are satisfied with the validation, proceed by providing your PIN
Once the PIN is valid and transaction completed, your account will be debited to credit the receiving account
Sometimes, it can be slow (not immediate) for the recipient to receive transfers using USSD but definitely, the money will get there
Other Bank Account Number
Dial *737*2*amount*account number# from your registered phone number
You will then select the bank name from the list that pops up
There is also a name validation that comes to ensure you are not sending to the wrong account
Once you are satisfied with the validation, proceed by providing your PIN
Once the PIN is valid and transaction completes, your account will be debited to credit the receiving account
The recipient might not receive the credit immediately but definitely, the money will get there
Note: there is a daily limit of N100,000 maximum for bank transfer services
GTBank USSD Code for Mobile Recharge
If you want to recharge your mobile number or that of a friend, you can do so using the 737 mobile banking solution.
Depending on what you want to do, the following applies.
Airtime Recharge GTBank USSD Code
For airtime recharge, the processes differ for self-recharge and that you want to do for someone else.
Airtime Self-Recharge
Simply dial *737*amount#
This is usually immediate and might not request for your mPIN
Caution, make sure to crosscheck the amount you want to recharge so that you don’t recharge yourself ₦50,000 while in a hurry trying to do just ₦500
Airtime Recharge to Another Mobile Number
Simply dial *737*amount*phone number#
You will need to authenticate this transaction by providing your PIN or the last four digits of your debit card
Caution, make sure to crosscheck the amount you want to recharge so that you don’t recharge it above what you intend to
Data Recharge GTBank USSD Code
This is required for recharging your mobile number or that of a friend with data for internet access.
It also involves two options.
Self-Data Recharge
If you want to recharge your registered mobile number with data, follow the steps below:
Dial *737*4*datacode#
If you don’t know the data code, you can just dial the direct *737*4# and select the applicable option
This is also immediate as in the self-airtime recharge so, make sure to crosscheck before completing the transaction to avoid over recharging
Data Recharge to Another Mobile Number
If you want to recharge another mobile number with data, follow the steps below:
Dial *737*4*datacode*mobile number#
If you don’t know the data code, you can just dial the direct *737*4# and select the applicable option
You will be required to provide your mPIN or the last four digits of your debit card number
Once validation completes, your account will be debited to credit the mobile number with data
How to Withdraw Cash from your 737 GTBank USSD Account
This type of account is on your phone for convenience. You can also withdraw cash from it to use offline.
After all, mama akara and akamu might not be savvy, she’ll prefer to see her money before handing you a breakfast.
There exist multiple options for you to withdraw from your GTBank 737 mobile banking account.
Use one of the following channels for withdrawal.
ATM Card
The GTBank 737 USSD mobile banking account is eligible to use ATM card.
Simply walk into any branch and request for one.
Depending on your branch, it could take from 30 minutes to a week or more for a new one to be issued.
Cardless Withdrawal
This is a medium that enables you to take out money through any GTBank ATM or one enabled with Quickteller services.
You simply generate a cardless withdrawal code using the steps below:
Dial *737# and select option 8 or that which has the option for cardless withdrawal
You will need to select either GT Rescue or Paycode
GT Rescue means you will be using a GTBank ATM to make the withdrawal while Paycode is any enabled with Quickteller services
If you don’t have a GTBank ATM around your area, you should choose paycode provided there is an ATM within that has Quickteller option
You will then supply the amount to be withdrawn next
In multiples of N1,000 for ATM withdrawal or less than or more for POS option if you choose the paycode option. POS is not listed for GT Rescue
Next, you will have to choose which is the channel between ATM and POS
For paycode, you will need to enter a four digits withdrawal PIN for use at the ATM or POS
Once that is done, your PIN or the last four digits of your debit card will be required to authenticate the transaction
Once authentication completes, an SMS will be sent to your registered mobile number with your withdrawal code
Your account will not be deducted for creating withdrawal codes. It is free until you make a withdrawal
Using your withdrawal Code
Simply visit any GTBank ATM or any enabled with a Quickteller option
Select GT Rescue or Paycode for Guaranty Trust Bank ATMs. On some other banks, you will have to select Quickteller or Cardless Withdrawal depending on the configuration
Enter your withdrawal code and supply your withdrawal PIN given at the point of creating the withdrawal request (for paycode)
You will then have to supply the amount to be deducted in multiples of ₦1,000. You can decide to withdraw ₦2,000 if your code is valued for ₦5,000. The code will still be valid until you exhaust the value in it
Once authentication completes, your account will be deducted and the requested amount will be issued to you
Mobile Money Agents
You can also utilize the services of any nearby mobile money agent to withdraw from your account.
Understand this might cost a bit higher depending on the agent but an option if there is no ATM or GTBank branch nearby.
Peer to Peer Transfer
This involves transferring from your GTBank 737 mobile banking account to another person’s account in exchange for cash.
You will simply fund the person's account and the physical money will be given to you by the transfer recipient.
GTBank Walk-in
If there is a bank branch close to you, you can walk inside for cash withdrawal.
Simply pick a withdrawal booklet and fill in the required amount to be withdrawn and hands it over to a checking officer.
Cashout using Total Filling Stations
You can also withdraw at any Total Filling Station close to you.
Exciting, isn't it? That is the power of this GTBank USSD Code.
To use this service, kindly visit a checkout point of any Total Filling Stations and use the following steps:
Dial *737*50*amount*SAPCode#
You will be required to provide a station unique identifier in the SAP field to continue. Kindly ask station cashier for this information
You will then authorize the transaction using any of your four digits PIN or the last four digits of your debit card number
Once authorized, your account will be debited and the cashier will then hand over cash to you upon confirmation
Other Features of using GTBank USSD Code
The account comes with an interest rate of 3.9% on a yearly basis
You can pay in maximum N50, 000 per transaction limited to a maximum N300,000 account balance
The maximum you can withdraw on daily basis is N100,000 limited to N20,000 withdrawal limit per transaction
If you are a salary earner that meets the requirements, you can request for a loan or what it calls salary advance by dialling *737*8*2#
Charges Using GTBank USSD Code *737*
Despite being a good option, not all services come at zero transaction fee.
In the following table, we have summarized all charges involved using each of the GTBank USSD codes:
SERVICE
TRANSACTION FEE
Account Opening
Free
Check Balance
N5
Airtime Recharge Self
Free
Airtime Recharge Other
Free
Data Recharge Self
Free
Data Recharge Other
Free
Money Transfer GTB to GTB
N20 + N1 VAT
Money Transfer GTB to Other
N50 + N5 VAT
Cardless Withdrawal
N100
Salary Advance
Free
Fast Track Deposits
Free
Enquiries
Varies
Airtime Advance
Free
Bill Payments
N100
Token Generation
Free
Total Filling Station Cashout
N100
GTBank USSD Code Summary Table
If you were skipping, below is the summary table for all unique codes applicable to the different kind of transactions available using the GTBank USSD Code 737 mobile banking solution:
SERVICE
SHORTCODE
Account Opening
*737*0#
Check Balance
*737*6*1#
Airtime Recharge Self
*737*amount#
Airtime Recharge Other
*737*amount*phone number#
Data Recharge Self
*737*4*datacode#
Data Recharge Other
*737*4*datacode*mobile number#
Money Transfer GTB to GTB
*737*1*amount*account number#
Money Transfer GTB to Other
*737*2*amount*account number#
Cardless Withdrawal
*737*3# for GT Rescue
Salary Advance
*737*8*2#
Fast Track Deposits
*737*48*amount*account number#
Enquiries
*737*6#
Airtime Advance
*737*8*1#
Bill Payments
*737*50#
Token Generation
*737*7#
Total Filling Station Cashout
*737*50*amount*50#
The GTBank USSD Code solution no doubt opens a lot of opportunities.
If you live or found yourself in a rural area where there are poor network and few accesses to financial institutions, it helps.
With this, the bank gives more to the customers and improves access to financial services especially the excluded population.
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