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What happens if your phone number is not linked to your Aadhaar card?
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News18•09-10-2026, 10:28
What happens if your phone number is not linked to your Aadhaar card?
- •Linking a mobile number with an Aadhaar card is not strictly mandatory, and an unlinked Aadhaar remains valid.
- •Without a linked phone number, you cannot download a digital copy of your Aadhaar card due to OTP verification requirements.
- •Making updates or changes to your Aadhaar card online through the portal or app becomes difficult.
- •You may face challenges in opening online bank accounts, demat accounts, and investing in mutual funds requiring digital KYC.
- •To link your phone number for the first time, you must visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra for biometric verification.
Key Questions Answered
No, it is not mandatory to link your mobile number with your Aadhaar card, and your Aadhaar number will still remain valid if it is not linked.
If your phone number is not linked, you cannot download a digital copy of your Aadhaar card or make changes and updates through the online portal. Additionally, you may face difficulties opening online bank accounts, creating demat accounts, investing in mutual funds, and accessing various government scheme benefits due to missing OTP verifications.
For the first time, a phone number cannot be linked online. You must visit an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra, fill out the form, and complete biometric verification to link your number.
