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I invested using Afrivest for my son, with his username,name, picture and every necessary details. But because he doesn’t have BVN yet, I used my BVN. That automatically changed the investment to my name. How do I change it back
What happened is expected—on platforms like Afrivest, the BVN is the primary identity key. Once you used your BVN, the system legally treats the investment as yours, regardless of the profile name or picture. The good news: this can usually be corrected, but it must be done properly and officially.Read more
What happened is expected—on platforms like Afrivest, the BVN is the primary identity key. Once you used your BVN, the system legally treats the investment as yours, regardless of the profile name or picture.
The good news: this can usually be corrected, but it must be done properly and officially.
🔍 Why It Changed to Your Name
BVN is tied to:
Your legal identity
Bank accounts
KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance
So the platform automatically aligns the account ownership with your BVN
👉 This is a regulatory requirement, not just an app issue.
✅ How to Fix It (Step-by-Step)
Option 1: Wait Until Your Son Has a BVN (Best & Cleanest Method)
This is the most correct approach.
Steps:
Register your son for BVN (yes, minors can have BVN with a guardian)
Contact Afrivest support
Request:
“Change of BVN and account ownership to a minor account”
Submit required documents:
Child’s BVN
Birth certificate
Parent/guardian ID (yours)
Possibly a consent/indemnity form
Option 2: Open a Proper Minor/Trust Account
Some platforms don’t allow direct BVN swap easily.
So they may ask you to:
Create a new account in your son’s name
Linked to his BVN
Then transfer the investment
Option 3: Leave It Under Your Name (Temporary Strategy)
If your son is still very young:
Keep it under your name for now
Treat it as a custodial investment
Later:
Transfer funds
Or liquidate and reinvest in his name
👉 Many parents use this workaround.
⚠️ Important Things to Know
You cannot just edit BVN like a username—it’s tightly regulated
Any change will require:
Verification
Documentation
Approval from the platform
🧠 Best Practice Going Forward
When investing for children in Nigeria:
Always use:
Child’s BVN (if available)
Or open:
Trust account
Minor investment account
🎯 What I Recommend For You
Given your situation:
👉 Do this immediately:
Contact Afrivest support
Ask specifically:
“Can I convert this to a minor account or transfer to my son when he gets BVN?”
👉 Then:
Register BVN for your son as soon as possible
🔧 If You Want Help
I can help you:
Draft the exact message to send Afrivest
Or guide you on how to register BVN for a minor in Nigeria step-by-step
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