In this article, we shall discuss how you can link your Aadhaar card with your mobile number and what are the benefits of doing so.
The Indian government has requested all telecom providers to re-verify the user by linking Aadhaar with the mobile phone. Not only will it help make the country’s identity authentication framework more robust, but it will also reduce fraudulent activities done over mobile networks.
Hence, all mobile subscribers have to complete the re-verification of their Aadhaar numbers to keep using their mobile SIM cards.
All major telecom providers in India, are working towards facilitating such an extensive linking program of linking Aadhaar with mobile number. In this article, we will take a look at how users can link their Aadhaar to their mobile number.
How to Link Your Aadhaar With Your Mobile Number via OTP?
Users can also complete the Aadhaar-mobile number linking through UIDAI’s OTP-verification method. However, to avail of this service, users must have registered or updated their mobile number with the UIDAI.
In case they have not completed the registration, they will physically have to visit a mobile service centre to complete the re-verification process. Here’s a quick look at how users can complete the Aadhaar-mobile number linking through the OTP method.
- Use your mobile number to call the number 14546*.
- From the options available, choose whether you are an Indian or an NRI.
- Next, users must press 1 to give their consent to start the Aadhaar re-verification process.
- Users must then enter their 12-digit Aadhaar number and press 1 to confirm the same.
- This generates an OTP and sends it to your registered mobile number.
- Give your consent to the operator to access your details from the UIDAI database by pressing 1.
- The IVR will then read out the last four digits of your registered mobile number.
- If it is correct, enter the OTP to authenticate your identity and press 1 to complete the re-verification process.
- You will soon receive a confirmation message on your re-verified mobile number stating the linking has been successful.
How to Link Your Aadhaar With Your Mobile Number Offline?
Users can also complete linking Aadhaar with mobile phone by visiting the telecom operator’s Service center near them. Here’s a quick look at how subscribers can complete the Aadhaar-number linking through the offline method.
- Visit the service centre of the telecom operator you use near your place of residence.
- Make sure you carry a self-attested copy of your Aadhaar card with you.
- Give the executive at the store both your mobile number and 12-digit Aadhaar number.
- The executive will then send an OTP to your mobile number.
- The user must then read out this OTP to the executive for verification.
- Afterwards, the users will have to provide their biometric scans to complete the Aadhaar re-verification process.
- The users will then receive a confirmation message to which they must respond with a ‘Y’ to complete the process.
Fee for Linking Your Aadhaar with Mobile Number
You are not required to pay any charges to link your Aadhaar card with your mobile number at the time of your Aadhaar enrolment. However, if you want to link/change/update your Aadhaar-registered mobile number, you will have to pay Rs. 50 (inclusive of GST)
Benefits of Linking Aadhaar Card with Mobile Number
The benefits of linking an Aadhaar card with a mobile number are many in number, for example –
- Linking Aadhaar with a mobile number allows individuals to utilize Aadhaar services via SMS.
- Linking your mobile number with Aadhaar offers a gateway to access various services, including direct benefit transfers, subsidies and other government assistance programs.
- Completing Aadhar linkage ensures that you receive benefits without encountering any delays.
- Linking Aadhaar with your mobile number provides an additional layer of security for your mobile connection. It helps prevent misuse or unauthorized use of mobile numbers, reducing the risk of identity theft, fraud, and fake mobile numbers
FAQs
How many mobile numbers can I link with my Aadhaar Card?
You can only link/register a single mobile number with your Aadhaar card.
Can I link my mobile number with the Adhaar card of my family members?
Yes, one mobile number can be linked to multiple Aadhaar cards.
My mobile number is linked with Aadhaar. Can I link a different mobile number with my Aadhaar card?
Yes, you can change/update the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar card by visiting the nearest Aadhaar update centre.
Will my Aadhaar number change after update?
No, your Aadhaar number will not change after an update.
Why am I not receiving OTP on Aadhaar registered mobile number?
You may not receive OTPs from UIDAI if: There’s no mobile number linked to your Aadhaar The mobile number linked to your Aadhaar and the one registered with your bank account doesn’t match
How to check Aadhar card link with mobile number?
You can check the status of your Aadhaar and mobile number linkage by visiting the official website of UIDAI.
Conclusion
The re-verification of your Aadhaar and mobile number is an entirely free process, and the telecom operator will not charge you for it. You will have to re-verify the Aadhaar and complete the linking of the same with all your active SIM cards.
Aadhaar linking and re-verification are mandatory for all active mobile connections, whether it be postpaid or prepaid.
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