In recent years, linking of Aadhaar Card with different things has become an important pre-requisite for the execution of many day-to-day tasks. While Aadhaar is not necessarily used for mobile number verification, the linking is still preferred by many.
If you are also someone who wants to link their Aadhaar with mobile number, please note that there are several ways to do so. It must also be understood that linking of Aadhaar Card with mobile number can be done in several ways like verification through OTP, using IVR, by visiting an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre, via SMS and so on.
Out of all these, one of the most common ways to link Aadhaar with mobile number is via SMS. According to Indialends.com, only customers who already have their mobile numbers linked with Aadhaar will be able to use the re-verification method. In case your SIM card is not liked with your Aadhaar, you will have to visit the nearby retail store for the same. Here is a step-by-step guide to link Aadhaar with mobile number via OTP.
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Here are steps to follow to link Aadhaar with mobile number via SMS
- Call 14546* from your registered mobile number. Please note that this particular number will get linked with your Aadhaar Card.
- Now, choose whether you are an Indian or NRI and then give your consent to re-verify Aadhaar.
- Enter your Aadhaar Card number and confirm it by pressing the relevant number said in the dial tone.
- An OTP will come on the registered mobile number.
- Now, you have to give consent to your mobile phone operator to access your name, photo and other details from UIDAI.
- Enter the OTP received after the automatic voice ends.
- Now, press 1 to complete the process.