How to Link Aadhaar with Vodafone Mobile Number?

The concept of assigning every citizen of India a unique Aadhaar number was introduced by the Government of India. It authorized UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) to initiate and oversee the process. Next, the Central Government initiated the idea of linking Aadhaar number to services like LPG, mobile numbers, banking, etc. Hence, Vodafone being one of the leading telecommunications service providers globally enables linking Aadhaar with Vodafone number.

Linking one Vodafone number to Aadhaar does not imply that the Aadhaar number of an individual is automatically linked to all his/her Vodafone mobile numbers. Individuals with more than one Vodafone number have to link each of their phone numbers to Aadhaar separately. Both prepaid and postpaid numbers can be linked to Aadhaar. Currently, as on November 2018, is it not compulsory for citizens of India and NRIs to link Aadhaar with Vodafone number.

The initiative for issuing Aadhaar card serves as a measure for controlling the rapidly increasing incidents of selling SIM cards against fake identity cards and other instances of misuse of SIM cards. However, to be able to link Aadhaar with Vodafone number, you have to first register the Vodafone number with UIDAI. If you are yet to register your mobile number with Aadhaar, you need to do so first before proceeding on to linking Aadhaar with Vodafone number.

If the mobile number that you have registered with Aadhar is not the same as the one that you want to link with Aadhaar, you have to update your new Vodafone number with Aadhaar before linking Aadhaar with the Vodafone number.

All you need to do to link Aadhaar with Vodafone number is to follow any of these options:

• OTP (One Time Payment)

• Offline

• IVR (Interactive Voice Response)

Now, let’s discuss how you can link Aadhaar with Vodafone number through each of these methods.

Link Aadhaar with Vodafone number offline by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Visit any Vodafone store along with the self-attested copy of your Aadhaar card

Step 2: Mention your Vodafone number to the attending customer service executive

Step 3: Vodafone will generate an OTP and send it to the Vodafone number that you have mentioned to the customer service executive

Step 4: Submit your biometric data, that is, your thumb impression

Step 5: Next, you will receive a confirmation message from Vodafone

Step 6: Type ‘Y’ as a reply to the confirmation message as a part of the e-KYC procedure

Step 7: Linking Aadhaar with Vodafone number will be completed within 24 hours

Let’s take a look at the processes you can follow for the reverification process:

• If you prefer the online process, you can visit Vodafone’s official website for linking Aadhaar with Vodafone number.

• In case of the offline option for linking Aadhaar with Vodafone number, you can visit any branch of Vodafone Store, so that the customer service executives can help you with the process of linking Aadhaar with Vodafone number.

• You can call the Toll Free number to initiate the reverification process for linking Aadhaar with Vodafone number through OTP.

• For the IVR method also, you have to call the Toll Free number for necessary assistance regarding linking Aadhaar with Vodafone number.

• Offering telecommunication services at home for senior citizens and specially-abled individuals has been made mandatory by the Government of India. This includes services related to linking Aadhaar with Vodafone number.

Fee Involved in Linking Aadhaar with Vodafone Number

Services related to linking Aadhaar with Vodafone number is free of charges. The process is fast and seamless to ensure the convenience of customers and restrict the misuse of SIM cards.