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Update Your Mobile Number in Aadhaar to Avoid Service Disruptions
- •Failing to update your new mobile number in Aadhaar can disrupt services relying on Aadhaar-based OTP authentication, such as income tax return e-verification and digital banking.
- •Certain payment apps like Google Pay require the mobile number linked to Aadhaar to match the number registered with the bank for seamless onboarding.
- •Online Aadhaar services, including downloading e-Aadhaar, require verification through the registered mobile number.
- •Users can update their mobile number online using the Aadhaar App or by visiting the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
Key Questions Answered
Failing to update your mobile number in Aadhaar records can cause difficulties with services relying on Aadhaar-based OTP authentication. These affected services include the e-verification of income tax returns, digital banking and payment procedures like Google Pay's account onboarding, and online Aadhaar facilities such as downloading e-Aadhaar.
To update your mobile number through the Aadhaar App, open the application and select the option to update the mobile number. Enter your new mobile number into the text box, receive and enter the OTP sent to that new number, and your records will be updated after verification.
Individuals who cannot access their old registered mobile number, or those who have never registered a mobile number with Aadhaar, need to visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or an authorised enrolment and update centre to complete the process.
