How to Request and Activate Access Bank Token

by Dimlaw 29 days ago
Updated: 29 days ago

Are you looking for how to request for Access bank token and get it activated?

An Access Bank token is a security device that is used to enhance online and mobile banking security. It generates unique, time-sensitive codes required to authorize various financial transactions. These tokens ensure that only authorized users can complete operations that are sensitive on an account. 

You can use it to authorize transfers, bill payments, airtime recharge, online purchases and many more on your bank account. It helps to prevent fraud and unauthorized access to banking accounts

In this CrackHow article, we will walk you through the steps on how to request and activate your Access Bank token.

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Things You Need To Know

  • Two Token Types: Hard Token (physical device) and Soft Token (mobile app).
  • Where to Get Them: Request the Hard Token at a bank branch or download the Soft Token via the Entrust app.
  • Activation Fee: ₦1,500.

Method 1 of 2: How to request for and activate Access bank hard token

Step 1: Visit a Bank Branch

The hard token is provided upon request at a branch or through your relationship officer. In other to request for a hard token, you will have to walk into any Access bank branch for the process.

Note that you are required to visit the branch with your valid ID card.

Step 2: Request the Token

When you arrive at the branch, approach the customer service desk and request for a transaction hard token. You will be provided a form to fill to document your request, and a copy of your Valid ID will be attached to the form.

Fill out the provided form and submit the completed form to the staff. Once completed, your account will be configured for a transaction token.

A deduction of N1,500 for the token will reflect in your account.

Method 2 of 2: How to request for and activate Access bank soft token

STEP 1: Download Entrust App

Open the app where you download application on your phone. For IPhone (iOS) users, it is the App Store and for Android users, open Google Play store app.

Navigate to the search and type Entrust, search. The result should return “Entrust Identity Guard Mobile” as one of the options in the search results.

Select “Entrust Identity Guard Mobile” by scrolling down to “Entrust Identity Guard Mobile” and click on “Install”.

The app will begin to download and once the download is completed, it will install.

STEP 2: Launch Entrust App

Once installation is complete, you will see a prompt to either “open” the application.

Click on “open” to launch the newly installed “Entrust Identity Guard Mobile” application.

STEP 3: Activate The Token

Once you have installed the application successfully, you will be required to visit the nearest Access bank branch or call the customer service to assist you with the activation of the token.

Usually, you will be provided a form to fill and submit with your valid ID card for the bank to activate your token. This can be done at any of the bank branch or online with the assistance of their customer service.

After you have completed the activation. You can now start using the entrust application to generate token OTP codes for your transaction.

 

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