Link Your Mobile Number With Your Aadhaar Card: The necessity of Aadhaar card is continuously increasing across the country. From availing government schemes to banking transactions, Aadhaar card is required everywhere. If your mobile number is not linked to your Aadhar card, you may have to face many problems.
Let us know some of the major problems that arise if mobile number is not linked to Aadhar card:
1. Will not be able to withdraw money from PF account:
If you work and your PF is being deducted, then it is mandatory to link the mobile number with Aadhar card. If your mobile number is not linked, you will not be able to withdraw money from your PF account through online mode. You will have to submit the PF withdrawal form and go to the bank branch to get your KYC updated.
2. Will not be able to avail Aadhaar based services:
To avail many Aadhaar based services, it is necessary to link the mobile number. These include Aadhar based eKYC, Aadhar OTP verification, Aadhar based SIM card activation, Aadhar based bank account opening etc. If your mobile number is not linked, you will not be able to avail these services.
3. There will be trouble in Aadhaar update:
If you have to make any changes in your Aadhaar card, such as changing address, changing name, or updating biometrics, then it is necessary to link the mobile number for this also. If your mobile number is not linked, you will face trouble in getting Aadhaar updated.
4. Will not be able to avail the benefits of Aadhaar based schemes:
Many Aadhaar based schemes are launched by the government from time to time. To avail the benefits of these schemes, it is necessary to link the mobile number. If your mobile number is not linked, you will not be able to avail the benefits of these schemes.
5. Risk of Fraud:
If your mobile number is not linked to your Aadhar card, the risk of misuse of your Aadhar card increases. Anyone can commit fraud using your Aadhar card.
conclusion:
Linking mobile number with Aadhar card is very easy and it can save you from many problems. If you have not yet linked your mobile number, get it done as soon as possible.
Also keep in mind:
To link mobile number with Aadhar card, you will have to go to Aadhar Seva Kendra.
You have to carry Aadhar card, mobile number and an identity card with you.
You may have to pay a small fee in this process.
Process to link mobile number with Aadhar card:
- Visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
- Fill the Aadhaar Update/Correction Form.
- Fill your name, Aadhaar number, mobile number and other required information in the form.
- Attach photocopies of required documents.
- collect fee.
- Get biometric verification done.
- You will be given a receipt.
- The receipt will contain URN (Update Request Number).
Using URN you can check Aadhaar update status online after 15 days.
You may have found this information useful. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
