Linking Aadhaar and mobile number is mandatory for IPPB account holders. If the mobile number changes, it can be easily updated online or through SMS. This is important for the security of your account. You can also do this by contacting the nearest post office or helpline number.
Linking Aadhaar: It is necessary to link Aadhaar card and mobile number with India Post Payments Bank i.e. IPPB account. If you have changed the mobile number, then it can be linked again online. This process is very easy. If you link the mobile number to IPPB, then you keep getting alerts of account activity. Also, you will keep receiving OTP for online payment. For your security, it becomes necessary to link the mobile number for account protection.
How to update mobile number from IPPB account
- First of all you have to open the IPPB mobile app.
- After this, you have to enter the credentials to login to the account.
- Then you have to go to the profile section. After this, you have to tap on Update Mobile Number.
- After this, you have to enter the new mobile number and confirm it.
- Then you have to verify the account with the help of OTP sent to the new mobile number.
How to link IPPB account with Aadhaar
- First of all you have to visit the IPPB website.
- After this you have to login with Aadhaar.
- Then you have to navigate and go to the mobile update section.
- After this you have to enter the OTP on your Aadhaar linked mobile number.
How to link mobile number through message
- You can update mobile number by sending SMS from your existing number.
- For this you have to use this format in the message column. (e.g., UPDATE )
- After this, it has to be sent to the official IPPB number.
- Then you will receive a confirmation message of update.
You can fill the form offline too
If the user wants, he can fill the form in offline mode. Apart from this, you will have to go to the nearest post office, from where you can link the mobile number to the IPPB account. Apart from this, the mobile number can also be updated by dialing the IPPB helpline number 155299.