Customers of banks who haven’t updated their records with the Ghana Card have until July 1st to do so, or risk being unable to conduct any financial transactions through their respective bank accounts.
This has sparked the release of online portals by numerous banks that allow clients to link their Ghana Card account to their bank account.
To this, we have compiled a full guide on how to link your registered Ghana Card to your Ghana Commercial Bank, GCB Bank Account easily.
To comply with Bank of Ghana policy, all licensed and regulated financial institutions in Ghana must now accept the Ghana Card as a valid form of identity for all transactions beginning July 1, 2022.
Linking Your Ghana Card to GCB
How To Link Ghana Card To GCB Account
- Visit the GCB Ghana Card Link Portal Here
- Afterwards, click “Link My Card”.
- Then enter your GCB Bank account number at the section given and click “Continue”.
- Then select an option to receive an OTP Code either through your active Email or Phone Number.
- Verify the OTP code to authenticate the account.
- Then enter your Ghana Card ID Number on your Ghana Card.
- Take a picture of your Ghana Card and upload it to Link your Ghana Card To your GCB Bank Account.
How To Check Your Ghana Card Linkage Status
- Visit the GCB Ghana Card Link Portal Here
- Afterwards, click “Ghana Card Linkage Status”.
- Then enter your Ghana Card number and click “Continue”.
- From here, you will get details to know if your Ghana Card has been successfully linked to your Bank Account or not.
Why do you have to link your Ghana Card to your GCB Account?
This is because all Financial institutions are required by the Anti-Money Laundering Act and Bank of Ghana to update their customers’ records to reflect the Ghana Card.
To comply with the requirements of this Notice, customers of financial institutions regulated by the Bank of Ghana must make any necessary changes to their accounts using the Ghana Card at such institutions.
What if I Don’t Have a Ghana Card? How Do I Register for a Ghana Card?
Ghana Card Registration Centers
If you would like to acquire a Ghana Card from the a Ghana Card registration center, check below to know the center closer to you.
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