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IDENTITY VERIFICATION
NIN Phone Verification API
Verify a National Identity Number (NIN) utilizing the phone number linked to the user's identity records.
Service Online / Available
POST
/api/v1/nin/phone
Authentication & Headers
| HEADER | VALUE | REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|
Authorization |
Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN |
Yes |
Accept |
application/json |
Yes |
Content-Type |
application/json |
Yes |
Service Availability & Realtime Pricing
Role: Default| SERVICE / FIELD CODE | SERVICE NAME | PRICE (₦) | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
605 |
NIN Phone Verification | ₦150.00 | Available |
Request Parameters
| PARAMETER | TYPE | DESCRIPTION | REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|---|
number / phone |
string | 11-digit linked phone number (e.g. 08012345678). |
Required |
ref |
string | Optional unique reference string. | Optional |
Example Request
cURLcurl -X POST "https://www.api.arewasmart.com.ng/api/v1/nin/phone" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-d '{"number": "08012345678"}'
Success Response (200 OK)
{
"status": "success",
"code": 200,
"message": "verification sucessful",
"data": {
"nin": "12345678901",
"phone": "08012345678",
"firstname": "Ahmad",
"surname": "Bello",
"birthdate": "1985-06-15",
"gender": "m"
},
"transaction_ref": "NINP2134ABCDE",
"charge": 100.00
}