First Bank Sort Code For All Branches and States in Nigeria (2023)

In Nigeria, First Bank has approximately 300 bank branches. Each branch of the first bank has its own sort code. This article includes a list of First Bank sort codes and associated Nigerian branches. A sort code is a nine-digit number that identifies the bank branch. This code is very useful when transferring money.  Before we continue, let’s discuss a little about the history of First bank as a financial institution.

About First bank

The Bank, that has been providing innovation services for over 126 years as the region’s leading supplier of financial inclusion services, provides a full range of retail and v services to over 17 million client accounts through more than 44,000 business locations.

First Bank is a national icon as well as a worldwide player, and it is one of Africa’s most lasting financial services companies, with international footprints that spread through its subsidiaries.

FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, the same in Ghana and the Republic of Congo, Gambia, Guinea, Senegal and Sierra Leone and a Representative Office in Beijing are all part of the group.

Nevertheless, First Bank has been quick to promote Africa’s digital economy, issuing over 10 million cards, making it the first bank in Nigeria to do so. First Bank’s financial integration and cashless transaction push has resulted in over 228 million customers on its USSD banking service via the nationally recognized *894# banking service and over 3.4 million subscribers on its Firstmobile platform.

This is a brief summary about First bank and what they have been up to over the years. At this point, we will return to our main topic, which is the First bank sort code and what it’s all about.

If you look at your check leaf, you will notice a 9-digit number in the center that is printed on the MICR of your financial document. However, there are occasions when you do not have a check leaf in your hands and need to locate the First Bank sort code in Lagos or other parts of Nigeria.

How will you handle this task? Where should you go for the general sort code or branch codes for First Bank? In this piece, we will discuss the sort code for First Bank of Nigeria. We will cover every branch. As a result, you’ll always have a dependable source of the bank’s codes when you need them.

What is the sort code for First Bank?

Sort codes change amongst branches of the same financial organization. Knowing the sort code for First Bank, for example, allows you to transfer cash between branches of the same bank or between two banks.

Hence, the sort code for the First Bank is the set of numbers that identify the financial institution or branch that has received your code. According to firstbanknigeria.com, First Bank has numerous times been named the Best Bank Brand in our country. It is a trustworthy financial institution, and knowing its general sort code might occasionally assist you finish your money transfer with this bank fast.

Sort Code for First Bank of Nigeria

We’re talking about a single bank. The number of First Bank sort codes, on the other hand, exceeds 300. It is a large financial organization in our country with branches all over the place. Each office has an own sort code. The codes for each branch are shown here, including the First Bank sort code Lagos, Onitsha, Port Harcourt, Abuja, and others.

These are state sort codes shared by two websites, nigerianfinder.com and financengr.com.

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Lagos State

The first number stands out from the others since First Bank of Nigeria’s headquarters are in Lagos.

When you get a check leaf from this office, it will include the general sort code of 011151003.

Apapa – 011151045

Ijora Lagos – 011151058

Ajegunle – 011151061

Epe – 011151456

Orile-Iganmu area – 011151579

Agege – 011151870

Ikorodu – 011151799

Ikeja – 011151841

Ikeja Ind. Estate – 011151883

Oba Akran, Ikeja – 011155106

Isheri-Ojodu, Ikeja – 011154958

Ilupeju Industrial Estate – 011151896

Iganmu – 011151919

Isolo – 011151922

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – 011151964

Allen Avenue Ikeja – 011152099

Ketu – 011152277

Marina – 011152303

Broad Street – 011152316

Mohammed Way – 011152329

Obun Eko – 011152332

Ebute Metta – 011152345

Yaba – 011152358

Investment House – 011152316

Moloney Street – 011152316

Western House – 011152387

Surulere – 011152390

Surulere Shopping Center – 011153166

Falomo – 011152400

Federal Secretariat – 011152413

Abibu-Oki – 011152426

Nij House – 011152439

Stock Exchange – 011152442

Oregun – 011152455

Ogba – 011152468

Regional Centre – 011152471

Alausa Sec. – 011152484

Matori – 011152565

Navy Town Ojo – 011152646

Registrar’s Department – 011153014

Somolu – 011153182

Tin Can Island – 011153234

Niger House – 011153292

Oke Arin – 011153438

Abibu Adetoro Street – 011153441

Nichemtex Industries Ikorodu – 011153548

Agbede – 011043551

Akowonjo – 011154039

Ikota – 011154097

Adeola Odeku – 011154123

Alaba International Market Ojo – 011154136

Daleko – 011154152

Isolo Industrial Estate – 011154204

Trade Fair Complex, Ojo – 011154274

Keffi road, Ikoyi – 011215130

Victoria Island – 011155148

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Abia State

Aba (main office) – 011231017

Aba (Factory Road) – 011232058

Ariaria (Aba) – 011233853

Nkwoagu Isuochi – 011102612

Amaokwe Item – 011233280

Umuahia – 011233303

Alaoji – 011234027

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Adamawa State

Fufore – 011091529

Ganye – 011091642

Hong – 011091707

Michika – 011092544

Mayo-Balewa – 011092586

Gulak – 011093488

Yola – 011093608

Yola market – 011093640

Garkida – 011093734

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Akwa Ibom State

Uyo – 011013316

Eket – 011014221

Efa – 011011350

Etinan – 011011486

Ikot Abasi – 011011279

Ikot Ekpene – 011011855

Oron – 011012757

Utu Etim Ekpo – 011013329

Ukam – 011013332

Essene – 011013497

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Anambra State

Nkwelle Ezunaka – 011022624

Nnewi – 011022637

Ogbunike – 011022682

Onitsha – 011022718

William Street (Onitsha) – 011022831

Nwobodo Avenue (Onitsha) – 011022721

Iweka Road (Onitsha) – 011022734

Bridgehhead Market (Onitsha) – 011022747

Otuocha – 011022844

Nkpor – 011022996

Awka – 011023267

Nimo – 011023377

Ekwulobia – 011254052

Onitsha – 011025039

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Bauchi State

Bauchi – 011031149

Darazo – 011311306

Gamawa – 011032070

Katagum (agency) – 011032177

Toro – 011033202

Tafawa Balewa – 011033215

Azare – 011033655

Burra Agency – 011033697

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Bayelsa State

Odi – 011213080

Yenagoa – 011214115

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Benue State

Makurdi – 011052539

Katsina-Ala – 011052225

Vandeikya – 011053402

Naka – 011053428

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Borno State

Damboa – 011061326

Konduga – 011062245

Maiduguri – 011062503

Uba – Kumagum – 011063388

Maiduguri Main Market – 011063560

Kwajafa town – 011063670

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Cross Rivers State

Calabar– 011071206

Ekori – 011071374

University of Calabar – 011071248

Ikom – 011071785

Obubra – 011072894

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Delta State

Asaba – 011243953

Agbor – 011241036

Agbarho – 011241696

Delta – 011241421

Evwreni – 011241382

Ogwashi Ukwu – 011242679

Sapele – 011243102

Sapele Boyo Road – 011243144

Warri – 011243500

Warri Shell – 011244169

Ughelli – 011243513

Ekpan – 011244334

Effurun – 011245155

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Ebonyi State

Abakaliki – 011254214

Ezzambgo – 011251495

Afikpo – 011233947

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Enugu State

Eha Alumona – 011251547

Enugu – 011251437

Emene – 011251534

Uwani – 011254137

Inyi – 011251741

Ovoko – 011253464

Ikem – 011253846

Nsukka – 011254010

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Edo State

Benin – 011041100 (for King’s Square)

Benin – 011041113 (for Mission Road)

Also, Benin – 011044181 (for Siluko Road)

Oregbeni (Benin) – 011043535

Ugbowo (Benin) – 011044042

Ekpoma – 011041469

Sabongida-Ora – 011043098

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Ekiti State

Ado-Ekiti – 011183822

Ikere-Ekiti – 011183864

Efon-Alaaye – 011181442

Emure – 011181552

Erijiyan – 011181565

Ilasa – 011181727

Okemesi – 011183038

Ifaki-Ekiti – 011183916

Ikole – 011183961

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Gombe State

Gombe – 011031628

Kaltungo – 011032148

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Imo State

Okwelle – 011102667

Owerri – 011102793 or 011103475

Amaraku – 011103271

Umuowa – 011103349

Urualla – 011103394

Owerri Douglas Road – 011103417

Abba – 011023762

Akatta – 011103996

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Jigawa State

Dutse – 011263580

Hadejia – 011261715

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Kaduna State

Kawo – 011111674

Kaduna – 011112107

Kaduna (Bank Road) – 011112110

Then, Kaduna South – 011112123

Samaru – 011113135

Kafanchan – 011113520

Zaria – 011113708

Saminaka – 011204235

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Kano State

Bompai – 011121130 or 011125123

Kano – 011122155

Kano International Airport – 011123361

Also, Kano (Faggeta Kudu) – 011122168

Kano (Zoo Road) – 011123727

Kano (Club Road) – 011123743

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Katsina State

Funtua – 011131502

Katsina – 011132213

Mallum Fashi – 011132514

Yana – 011033613

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Kebbi State

Birnin Kebbi – 011273570

Kamba – 011222987

Mungadi, Maiyama – 011273664

Zuru – 011273758

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Kogi State

Lokoja – 011283625

Bassa – 011201157

Egbe – 01128478

Iyamoye – 011282066

Akpanya – 011282082

Mopa – 011282574

Ogori – 011282697

Okene – 011282820

Oguma – 011283450

Ayangba – 011283803

Ajaokuta – 011283816

Isanlu-Oyi – 011283874

Abejukolo – 011283926

Itobe – 011283971

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Kwara State

Ilorin – 011141903

Kosubosu – 011142287

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Nasarawa State

Lafia – 011203883

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Niger State

Bida – 011161190

Suleja – 011161093

Katcha – 011162186

Kontagora – 011162209

Kagara – 011162238

Minna – 011162526

Rijau – 011163033

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Ogun State

Abeokuta office – 011171025

Idiroko – 011171261

Igbogila – 011181947

Ijebu-Ode – 011171973

Kuta – 011162296

Ogbere – 011172859

Ota – 011152879

Oko – 011193074

Sagamu – 011173117

Agbara – 011153933

Mosimi – 011174310

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Ondo State

Ondo – 011182865

Akure – 011181086

Akure market – 011183803

Ikaram-Akoko – 011181769

Ikare – 011181837

Ile-Oluji – 011181934

Igbokoda – 011181947

Idoani – 011181989

Owo – 011182771

Oka Akoko – 011182807

Ore – 011182810

Araromi Obu – 011173599

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Osun State

Erin-Osun – 011291361

Ilesha – 011291866

Ipetu-Ijesha – 011291950

Ile-Ife – 011291992

Osogbo – 011292768

Ijebu-jesa – 011293835

Inisa – 011293893

Ede – 011194329

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Oyo State

Oyo – 011192787

Ibadan – 011191827

New Gbagi Market (Ibadan) – 011194248

Oluyole Estate Road (Ibadan) – 011193058

University of Ibadan – 011191238

Ibadan (Bank Road) – 011191212

Molete (Ibadan) – 011194293

Agodi area – 011191814

Ogbomosho – 011192703

Saki – 011193249

Awe – 011193980

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Plateau State

Jos – 011202004

Jos (market area) – 011202017

Also, Jos (secretariat) – 011202020

Jos (university) – 011202046

Barkin Ladi area – 011201160

Bukuru – 011201128

Kurgwi – 011201665

Mangu – 011202554

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Rivers State

Port Harcourt – 011212913 or 011215046

Station Road (Port Harcourt) – 011212900

Airport (Port Harcourt) – 011212926

Trans Amadi (Port Harcourt) – 011212939

Diobu (Port Harcourt) – 011212942

Orije (Port Harcourt) – 011212955

Port Harcourt Shell – 011214076

New Port Harcourt – 011214348

Bonny – 011214102

Bonny Island – 011245155

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Sokoto State

Sokoto – 011223122

Illela – 011221739

Tambawal – 011223229

Sokoto (Danfodio Road) – 011223779

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Taraba State

Jalingo – 011303631

Karim Lamido – 011302250

Lau – 011302496

Mayo Ndaga – 011303356

Bambur – 011303686

Zing – 011303712

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Yobe State

Damaturu, Damagun – 011311306

Gashua – 011311607

Geidam – 011311610

Nguru – 011312606

Potiskum – 011312978

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in Zamfara State

Gusau – 011221632

Gummi – 11221658

Kaura Namoda – 011222194

Shinkafi – 011223177

Anka – 011323908

First Bank Sort Code – All Branches in FCT Abuja

Abuja – 011084060

Abuja airport – 011084170

Jos Road – 011085069

Abaji – 011081681

Garki – 011084002

In conclusion, this article is meant to provide information for its readers about what the sort code is, what it is used for, where to find the sort codes while also ensuring that you understand that sort codes vary from state to state, as well as from branch to branch.

Every branch in First bank has its unique sort code as well as the state in which the bank resides. With this information, all First bank customers would not look lost when asked for their bank sort code, as they can easily refer to this article to get the required sort code, in other to avoid confusion and embarrassment.