What is mobile number verification?

A process to confirm that a customer’s phone number is valid and accessible.

It links identities to reachable contact points and reduces fraud risks.

Banks, fintechs, e-commerce platforms, and telecoms.

Through OTP codes, carrier checks, or reputation databases.

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Mobile Number Verification

Overview

Mobile number verification ensures that a phone number provided by a customer is valid, active, and accessible. Methods include OTP codes, carrier database checks, or SMS confirmations.

It is used widely in KYC, onboarding, and transaction authentication to prevent fraud. Banks, fintechs, and e-commerce providers rely on mobile verification to link identities to reachable contact points.Regulators in many regions require verified mobile numbers for financial accounts, digital wallets, and payments. Mobile verification also enables secure two-factor authentication (2FA) and fraud detection based on number reputation. By ensuring accurate mobile details, institutions reduce risk and improve communication reliability with customers.

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