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UAE bank to end SMS OTPs for online transactions from Jan 6, switch to biometric authentication
UAE banks are phasing out SMS OTPs for online card payments starting January 6, 2026, due to security risks like SIM-swapping ...
From January 6, 2026, major banks in the UAE will no longer send one‑time passwords by text message for online card ...
A SIM card is, effectively, a portable identity token. Once compromised, it gives attackers a back door into bank accounts, digital wallets, investment apps, and high-risk transactional environments.
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