The government has made it mandatory to link your Aadhaar number to your bank account and your PAN card. The 12-digit biometric ID is now not only necessary to avail schemes but also in financial matters like bank accounts and filing taxes.
Now even mobile phone service users will now have to verify using Aadhaar numbers. According to reports ,the government is moving ahead with linking Aadhaar with mobile SIM cards and all unlinked phones will be deactivated after February 2018.
Telecom companies had been instructed in March to start the process of linking Aadhaar card with phone numbers.
Whether you wish to keep your old mobile number or get a new one, you are needed to verify it using your Aadhaar Card number. Major operators have already started sending alerts to customers about completing the process.
Here’s how to link your mobile number with aadhaar
If you have opted for eKYC – Aadhaar based activation by providing the biometric while applying for the mobile connection you do not need to go through the process again.
If you did not opt for eKYC to activate your mobile connection, you need to visit the nearest store of your telecom operator according to guidelines issued by major operators Airtel and Idea. eKYC is basically an online method of the usual “Know Your Customer” form.
Subscribers do not need to carry any documents or details other than their phone number and Aadhaar number. You will be required to complete biometric verification. Biometric verification is a process through which, a person can be uniquely identified basis fingerprints and details are fetched as per the information in Aadhaar database.
You will also receive a verification code (OTP) on your mobile after you initiate the verification process. To complete the linking, please provide the verification code to the store executive.
According to Idea, you will receive a confirmation SMS. Reply Y to complete the eKYC process. There is no fee for linking Aadhaar with your number.
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