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Sending money to the wrong bank account is one of the most frustrating mistakes anyone can make. Whether it happened through a bank transfer, USSD code, mobile app, or fintech wallet, the good news is this: your money is not always lost.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

In this guide, you’ll learn exact steps to retrieve money sent to a wrong account in Nigeria, what to do immediately, how long it takes, and what the law says.
Wrong account transfer
Can You Retrieve Money Sent to a Wrong Account?

Yes, it is possible, but it depends on:

How fast you act
The bank or fintech involved
Whether the recipient cooperates
The transfer method used

Banks in Nigeria follow strict procedures, and once money is credited, it cannot be reversed automatically without due process.
What to Do Immediately After Sending Money to a Wrong Account

Time is critical. Once you notice the mistake, do not wait.
1. Contact Your Bank or Fintech Immediately

Call customer care or visit the nearest branch.

Provide:

Transaction reference number
Date and time of transfer
Amount sent
Wrong account number
Your account details

The earlier you report, the higher your chances of recovery.
2. Request a Transfer Recall or Reversal

Ask the bank to initiate a transfer recall.

What happens:

Your bank contacts the receiving bank
The receiving bank places a lien (temporary restriction) if funds are still available
The recipient is contacted for consent

Banks cannot debit the recipient’s account without permission, unless ordered by a court.
How Long Does It Take to Retrieve Wrong Transfers?
Situation Timeframe
Reported within minutes & funds untouched 24–72 hours
Recipient already withdrew funds Days to weeks
Legal action required Weeks to months
If You Sent Money to a Wrong Bank Account Number
Scenario 1: Account Number Does Not Exist

Good news

The transaction usually fails or reverses automatically within 24–48 hours.

Scenario 2: Account Number Exists

Money is credited
Recovery depends on recipient cooperation

HOW TO RETRIEVE MONEY SENT TO A WRONG ACCOUNT ON OPAY

OPay is one of the fastest fintechs in Nigeria, but reversals still follow strict rules.
Steps to Take on OPay

Open the OPay app
Go to Help & Support
Select Transfer Issues
Choose Sent to Wrong Account
Submit:
Transaction reference ID
Date & time
Amount sent
Wrong recipient details

What Happens Next

OPay contacts the recipient
Funds are placed on temporary hold (if untouched)
Refund is processed only if recipient agrees

Timeline: 24 hours – 5 working days
If funds are withdrawn, recovery becomes harder.
HOW TO RETRIEVE MONEY SENT TO A WRONG ACCOUNT ON PALMPAY

PalmPay allows fast reporting, which improves recovery chances.
Steps on PalmPay

Open PalmPay app
Tap Me → Help Center
Select Transfer Problems
Report Wrong Transfer
Upload transaction details

PalmPay Recovery Process

PalmPay verifies transaction
Recipient is notified
Consent is requested
Refund processed upon approval

PalmPay does not auto-reverse transfers.

Timeline: 1–7 working days
HOW TO RETRIEVE MONEY SENT TO A WRONG ACCOUNT ON MONIEPOINT

Moniepoint handles both personal accounts and POS merchants, which affects recovery speed.
Steps on Moniepoint

Contact Moniepoint support immediately
Submit:
Transaction ID
Amount
Date & time
Recipient account details

Important Note

If the recipient is a Moniepoint POS agent, recovery may be faster
If recipient withdraws funds, legal escalation may be required

Timeline: 2–10 working days
What If the Recipient Refuses to Return the Money?

This is where many people get stuck.
Legal Position in Nigeria

Under Nigerian law, keeping money sent to you by mistake is illegal and can be considered:

Unjust enrichment
Fraud (in some cases)

Steps You Can Take:

Ask your bank to escalate the issue
File a formal complaint
Write a petition (through the bank)
As a last resort, seek legal action

Most recipients return funds once they realize the legal consequences.
Can Banks Reverse Transfers Without Permission?

No, banks cannot debit someone’s account without:

The recipient’s consent, or
A court order

This is why speed and proper reporting are crucial.
How to Avoid Sending Money to the Wrong Account Again
Always confirm account name

Never ignore name mismatches.
Send a small test amount

Especially for large transfers.
Avoid rushing

Most errors happen due to haste.
Save frequent beneficiaries

This reduces manual entry errors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I retrieve money sent to a wrong account after several days?

Yes, but recovery becomes harder if the funds have been withdrawn.
What if the recipient has already spent the money?

Recovery may require legal intervention.
Can banks track the recipient?

Yes, banks can identify the account holder but cannot share details directly with you.
Is sending money to a wrong account irreversible?

No, but it is not guaranteed either.
Final Thoughts

Sending money to a wrong account in Nigeria is stressful, but acting fast increases your chances of recovery significantly. Always report immediately, follow up persistently, and understand that banks must follow legal procedures.

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Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command intercepted a truck conveying materials suspected to be explosive devices during a stop-and-search operation in Saki, Oyo State. The truck and the suspected materials were promptly secured and are currently in police custody.

Upon receiving a briefing on the development, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, immediately ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter.

Consequently, specialised personnel of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Unit were deployed to safely secure the items for safekeeping and forensic examination. Detailed forensic analysis has since commenced, alongside a thorough and robust investigation to determine the exact nature of the items and their intended use.

The truck driver has been taken into custody and is cooperating fully with investigators as efforts continue to unravel all the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Commissioner of Police commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his unwavering support, strategic leadership, and continued provision of operational guidance that enhance proactive, intelligence-driven policing across the country.

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Benue: Armed bandits kill motorcyclist, injure woman in Apa LGA

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One person has died and another sustained injuries following an assault by suspected armed bandits in Apa Local Government Area of Benue State.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

According to sources, the attack took place on January 24 around 4:00 p.m. along the Amoke–Odugbo road in Ukpogo Village, Edikwu Ward.

The victims, identified as Mr Joseph Okoh and Miss Aneh Sunday, both from Ogodumo, Adoka in Otukpo LGA, were reportedly riding a motorcycle when the assailants struck.

“They were rushed to the Comprehensive Health Centre, Ugbokpo, where Mr Okoh was confirmed dead while receiving treatment. Miss Sunday is currently admitted and responding to treatment,” the source stated.

Nigerian troops were quickly deployed to the area, and a search operation in the surrounding bushes is ongoing to apprehend the attackers.

“The Criminal Investigation Department has commenced an investigation into the incident,” the source added.

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has scrapped special concessions and registration procedures previously granted to candidates with albinism for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, citing abuse of the privilege to perpetrate examination malpractice.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING

The Board also warned faith-based tertiary institutions to clearly declare their religious status at the point of admission, saying it is deceptive to present as secular and later impose religious rules on students.

As reported by Vanguard, these decisions were taken on Saturday at a meeting between JAMB management, led by its Registrar, Prof. Isaq Oloyede, and Commissioners for Education from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, held in Ikeja, Lagos.

Oloyede said the meeting was convened to review and assess previous admission exercises.

He noted that despite safeguards introduced by the Board, some individuals remained determined to circumvent the system.

“We have stopped some concessions we gave albino candidates. This is because some are using artificial intelligence to manipulate the registration process to look like they are albinos because of the consideration we gave them.

“Last year alone, over 7,000 claimed to be albinos. We have stopped special registration procedures for albinos,” he said.

Addressing complaints from candidates admitted into some private institutions over compulsory religious instruction, Oloyede urged faith-based schools to be transparent.

“Faith-based institutions should declare from the onset what they are, so that whoever applies there will know what he is going to meet there. But some don’t do that. They will pretend to be secular, but once students are admitted, trouble will begin over religious instruction and injunctions.

“If you are a faith-based institution, say so. The law allows you to set up faith-based schools,” he said.

On last year’s UTME, where the highest-scoring candidate was later found to be a 300-level university student, the JAMB registrar said investigations showed that some undergraduates sit for the examination to change courses or assist others to secure admission.

“Students who are already in school but want to change courses and are applying again must declare and disclose their status.

“We have found that some candidates already in school are writing the examination for other candidates. Last year, the candidate who scored the highest was found to be a 300-level student in the university.

“Henceforth, any candidate found engaging in such an act, and who fails to disclose that he is already in school but wants to change course, will be disqualified and will also lose his current admission,” he said.

On admission criteria, Oloyede explained that federal government-owned institutions allocate 45 per cent on merit, 20 per cent on catchment area, 20 per cent to educationally disadvantaged states, while the remaining slots are allocated to other considerations.

“Each owner or state has the right to decide what its admission criteria will be. But for states, we encourage them to allocate at least 10 per cent to merit, regardless of where the candidates come from.

“This is to diversify the student population and admit eggheads from different communities,” he said.

He criticised some states for establishing new universities despite not fully utilising their admission quotas in existing federal institutions.

On underage candidates, Oloyede said 16 years remained the minimum admission age, noting that an attestation process was in place for exceptional cases.

“Last year, about 42,000 claimed to be underage. After evaluation, only 78 met the criteria and were admitted. We are not saying there are no talented candidates, but the figure looks outlandish,” he said.

The issue of how to engage underage candidates during a gap year divided opinions at the meeting, but a majority voted for JAMB to continue its special assessment process.

The meeting also observed that parental pressure on children to complete their education too quickly was a major contributor to the problem.

On efforts to curb examination malpractice, Oloyede said JAMB had stopped the movement of computers between Computer-Based Test centres.

“A computer registered in a particular centre will remain there and is not transferable to another centre. Some people borrow computers to get accredited and later move them around,” he said.

He dismissed claims that candidates were posted to towns they did not choose, saying personal data used for registration were drawn directly from the National Identification Number submitted by candidates.

Providing an update on the 2025 UTME, Oloyede said 974,855 candidates had so far been admitted out of about 1.95 million who sat for the examination.

He added that over N2.4 billion had been disbursed to institutions that consistently complied with JAMB’s rules over the past 10 years, and that the meeting agreed that schools producing the best candidates should be compensated.

On accreditation of CBT centres, Oloyede said the process involved teams comprising university vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts in each state.

He warned state governments against agreements with private promoters who might use centres to facilitate malpractice.

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