How to Link Mobile Number to Aadhaar

 Update or link a mobile number with Aadhaar

To use Aadhaar-related services, link it with your mobile number.

To verify your bank account details on Google Pay, make sure that:

A mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar.

The Aadhaar-linked mobile number is the same one registered with the bank account you want to add on Google Pay.

You don’t receive one-time passwords (OTPs) from the Unique Identification Authority of India (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 don’t match.

To find the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar:

Go to https://uidai.gov.in.

Select the preferred language.

Select My Aadhaar and then Aadhaar Services and then Verify Email/Mobile Number.

Tip: If you encounter any issues and require further assistance, contact UIDAI’s toll-free number, 1947.

Update or link your mobile number

Locate and go to the nearest Aadhaar permanent enrollment center.

Update or link your mobile number.

To link a mobile number for the first time: Fill out the Aadhaar enrollment form.

To link a mobile number not registered earlier or to update an existing one: Fill out the Aadhaar correction form.

To verify fields that require an update, submit documentary evidence.

Provide your biometrics for authentication.

Make the payment.

Receive the acknowledgement slip that contains the Update Request Number (URN).

Once the update is complete, you can try to add your bank account on Google Pay again.

Tips:

To learn more about the applicable charges, check UIDAI’s policy on pricing.

To track the status of your request, use the URN or call UIDAI’s toll-free number, 1947.

Once the correct mobile number is linked to Aadhaar, you receive Aadhaar verification OTPs to the required number.

You don’t need to get another physical Aadhaar card after you update your mobile number.

For more details, visit UIDAI’s website. 

Helpful information

Mobile numbers you can link with your Aadhaar

Reasons you don’t receive Aadhaar verification OTPs

Documents you need to link Aadhaar with your mobile number

Fees to link Aadhaar with your mobile number

Centers to update your Aadhaar details

Changes to your Aadhaar if you update your mobile number

Reconfirm the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar

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