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Kuda Bank: USSD Code, Transfer Charges, SWIFT Code & Rates

Digital bank · Kuda · ₦2M NDIC coverage

AT A GLANCE
SWIFT
USSD
Savings rate
4–12%
Fixed deposit
WHY THIS BANK

Zero everything — no fees, 25 free transfers/day, up to 12% savings. The app bank.

Nigeria's leading digital bank. Zero fees. Savings rate up to 12%. Licensed as a microfinance bank — NDIC coverage ₦2M.

ABOUT Kuda Bank
Bank profile · verified

Kuda Bank is a Digital bank (CBN-licensed, NDIC-insured) founded in 2019 (7 years ago), operated by Kuda Technologies. As of 2026 it serves approximately 7M+ customers.

Founded
2019 · 7 years serving Nigerians
Parent company
Kuda Technologies
Customer base
7M+
Bank type
Digital bank (CBN-licensed, NDIC-insured)
Website
kuda.com
HEAD OFFICE
Kuda Bank headquarters
Address
41 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Lagos
CHARGES
CBN-regulated · effective May 2026
Transfer <₦5,000
FREE
Transfer ₦5,000–₦50,000
₦10
Transfer >₦50,000
₦50
SMS alert
FREE
Email alert
FREE
ATM card issuance
₦1,500
ATM card maintenance· scrapped May 2026
FREE
Virtual card
FREE
Current acct maintenance· ₦0 from 2027
₦0.5/₦1,000
Hardware token
₦2,500
Min opening balance
₦0
NDIC coverage
₦2M NDIC coverage
TRUE ANNUAL COST
at typical usage

If you make 20 transfers, 4 other-bank ATM visits, and 30 SMS alerts per month:

Kuda2,400/year

This is the cheapest of the tracked banks at this usage pattern.

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HOW TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT

Time to open: 3 minutes · Online via app

UNIQUE FEATURES
25 Free Transfers/Day

No transfer fees on the first 25 transactions per day. After 25, a small ₦10-₦25 fee applies.

Spend Analytics

AI-powered spending breakdown — see exactly where your money goes each month with category tagging.

Kuda Savings

Up to 12% interest on savings — 3× what traditional banks offer. Earn daily, withdraw anytime.

Virtual Dollar Card

Instant virtual USD card for online shopping, subscriptions (Netflix, Spotify), and international payments.

APP RATINGS & CONTACT
iOS rating
4.5 / 5
Android rating
4.3 / 5
Lagos branches
0
Lagos ATMs
0
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers about Kuda Bank
What are Kuda Bank's transfer charges?
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What is Kuda Bank's savings account interest rate?
Kuda Bank pays 4%–12% per year on savings account balances (as of 2026). Actual rate depends on balance tier and account type.
Where is Kuda Bank's head office located?
Kuda Bank's headquarters is at 41 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
Is Kuda Bank NDIC-insured?
Yes. Deposits at Kuda Bank are insured by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) up to ₦2,000,000 per depositor per bank.
How can I contact Kuda Bank customer service?
Website: kuda.com. Phone: —. Head office visits: Victoria Island, Lagos.
COMPARE WITH OTHERS
FeatureKudaKudaProvidus
SMS feeFREEFREE₦5
Transfer ₦5K-₦50K₦10₦10₦10
Savings rate12%12%6%
NDIC₦2M₦2M₦5M
App rating (iOS)4.5/54.5/53.8/5
Yearly cost₦2,400₦2,400₦4,200
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12% vs NGX +55% YTD

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IN RICE BAGS
₦2,400 = 0.0 bags of rice

Annual banking charges in Lagos market terms.

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