The National Identity Management Commission NIMC, is responsible for issuing out National I'd Cards for Nigerians. Established by the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, the NIMC has the mandate to establish, own, operate, maintain and manage the National Identity Database in Nigeria, register persons covered by the Act, assign a Unique National Identification Number (NIN) and issue General Multi-Purpose Cards (GMPC) to those.

Many Nigerians have successfully received their National ID Cards, however, only a few care to more about their ID Cards. Obviously, the ID Card looks like an ATM Card, and in reality, it is a MasterCard which can be used worldwide to withdraw money from any ATM, irrespective of the country you are in.

In addition, the Nigerian government has also said
that the National ID Card may be used as Visa
acceptable by some countries. But that is a topic for
another day because today, I will be discussing on
the use of the National ID Card as ATM Cards, used
to withdraw money from any bank in any country.

Below are the steps on how to load your National ID Card (MasterCard)

1. Visit any Access Bank branch with your card

2. Complete a deposit slip with the required
information

3. Your card will be credited instantly with the value
of cash paid

For cash payment where Card is not available

1. Visit any Access Bank branch with your card

2. Ensure you have the 16 digit card number
information

3. Complete a deposit slip with the required information

4. The card will be credited with the value of cash
paid Before funding your Master Card, you need to
activate it the same way you activated your normal ATM Cards issued to you from your respective banks.

How To Activate Your Card

1. First, activate your card by selecting a 4-digit PIN
using the POS terminal at the NIMC center or any
Access Bank Branch

2. Next, visit any Access Bank ATM and insert your
card. Go to the PIN change menu then select I-PIN on the display.

3. Select any 4- digits PIN of your choice and confirm
on the ATM

4. A ''PIN Change Successful'' message is displayed

5. When shopping online and MasterCard Secure Code is required, please provide the 4 - digits I-PIN.

Source: NapizTech