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How do I update my phone number? 📱

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Written by Lina
Updated this week

Overview

Keeping your phone number up to date is important. It ensures that you:

  • Receive important security notifications

  • Can approve transactions securely

  • Maintain full control over your Accountable Banking account

Depending on your account setup and access level, you will automatically be guided through the appropriate verification process. This helps protect your account from unauthorized access.

In this article, you’ll learn how to update your phone number using:

  • Identity verification

  • A registered device (e.g. authenticator app)

  • A registered email address

General steps to start the update

  1. Open the Update phone number” link from your mobile device.

  2. Enter your old phone number (if requested).

  3. Enter your new phone number.

  4. Enter the verification code sent via SMS to your new phone number.

From there, the system will guide you through one of the following verification methods.

Option 1: Using identity verification

After entering your new phone number:

  1. You will receive a text message with a verification link (this may take a few minutes).

  2. Click the link in the SMS.

  3. Complete the identity verification process.

  4. Confirm your identity using one of the following methods:

    • The passcode you registered

    • Your enabled biometrics (Face ID / fingerprint)

    • The code from your authenticator app

Option 2: Using a registered device (e.g. authenticator app)

  1. Click the update link from your mobile device.

  2. Enter your new phone number.

  3. Enter the SMS verification code sent to your new number.

  4. Confirm your identity using:

    • Your registered passcode

    • Your enabled biometrics

    • The code from your authenticator app

Option 3: Using your registered email address

  1. Click the update link from your mobile device.

  2. Enter your old phone number.

  3. Enter your new phone number.

  4. Enter the SMS verification code sent to your new number.

  5. Enter the verification key sent to your registered email address.

  6. Confirm your identity using:

    • Your registered passcode

    • Your enabled biometrics

    • The code from your authenticator app

Confirmation of your phone number change

Once the verification process is completed:

  • You will receive an email confirmation about the phone number change.

  • Please check your inbox (including spam folder).

‼️In some cases, you may receive an additional email asking for further information.
Please respond quickly to avoid delays.

Need help?

If you experience issues during the process, please contact our Support Team; we are happy to help!🚀

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