How can I link my BSNL mobile number with Aadhar card?

Presently, it has become mandatory to link a mobile number with Aadhar card. The Government of India has undertaken different initiatives to reinforce the safety and authenticity of different services including telecommunications. One such measure out of diverse initiatives is linking mobile number to Aadhar cards.

This guide highlights different methods that one can follow to link their BSNL number to an Aadhar card. Let’s get started with it! Happy Reading!

Steps to Link Aadhar Card with BSNL Number Through OTP

Listed below are steps that you need to follow when linking your Aadhar card with your BSNL number through the OTP method:

• Dial 14546 from your BSNL number that you want to link with the Aadhar card
• You need to confirm your citizenship status
• Press ‘1’ for providing consent to the operator for the re-verification procedure of your Aadhar card
• Enter your 12-digit Aadhar number and press ‘1’ on your phone for confirming it
• You will be going to receive an OTP on your mobile number
• Give your consent to the operator for verifying your personal details such as name, photo, DOB etc.
• The IVR will then repeat last 4 digits of your BSNL number
• You have to enter the OTP that you will receive on your mobile phone if it’s correct
• Press ‘0’ if you don’t have any other BSNL connections
• Your re-verification request to link your Aadhar card with your BSNL number will be accepted successfully
• Within 24 hours, you will receive the SMS confirmation from BSNL on which you need to reply ‘Y’ for completing the linking process
• Once the linking is successful, you will get the confirmation through SMS

 Steps to Link Aadhar Card with BSNL Number via Offline Method

Listed below are steps that you need to follow when linking your Aadhar card with your BSNL number through an offline method: `

• Visit the nearby BSNL store and carry your Aadhar card self-attested copy with you
• Give your mobile number to the BSNL executive
• You will receive an OTP from the BSNL on your mobile number that you need to share with the BSNL executive
• Give your Aadhar card number and share your fingerprint as part of the verification process
• After that, you will get the confirmation message to your mobile from BSNL
• To complete the process of linking, reply ‘Y’ to the message
• Once the linking is successful, you will get the SMS confirmation

Steps to Link Aadhar Card with BSNL Number via IVR Method

Listed below are steps that you need to follow when linking your Aadhar card with your BSNL number through the IVR method:

• Call 14546 from your BSNL number that you want to link with your Aadhar
• Select the option ‘Link Aadhar with BSNL Number’
• Enter the Aadhar number; IVR will read it again and you need to confirm it simply by pressing ‘1’ on your mobile
• You will be going to receive a confirmation message from BSNL
• Within 24 hours, an SMS will be sent to you confirming that your linking is successfully done

Final Verdict

Let’s end up this post with the hope that it will be going to help you in linking your Aadhar card with your BSNL number successfully. You just need to follow a few steps which will vary based on the method you choose. Remember to be cautious while sharing personal data and adhere to safe practices for avoiding any kind of scam.