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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Business
Anshika Jain

Can NRIs use Indian mobile numbers abroad for banking? OTP delays, SIM deactivation and account access issues, know what to do

Moving abroad as an NRI usually involves handling bank accounts, investments, taxes and UPI payments online from overseas. But many NRIs realise the importance of their Indian mobile number only when an OTP fails during a crucial banking transaction.

Maintaining an Indian number while abroad can be tricky. Frequent OTP delays, roaming charges, SIM card deactivation and issues accessing banking services are typical worries for NRIs managing their finances from afar.

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