No more OTP: UAE bank moves to app-based approvals for all transfers; what customers need to know

Emirates NBD is phasing out SMS and email OTPs, transitioning to app-based verification through its ENBD X mobile app starting November 1, 2025. This Central Bank-mandated shift aims to significantly ...
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Visa Develops FIDO-Based Payment Passkey to Replace OTP Authentication in India

The company recently launched its first global merchant payment passkey system in partnership with noon payments, demonstrating its commitment to expanding this technology. Ramakrishna Gopalan, Visa’s ...
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UAE Banks Shift from SMS to App-Based Authentication for Enhanced Security

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and other major UAE banking institutions have initiated the replacement of SMS-based OTPs with app-based authentication methods. FAB has announced that starting September 22 ...
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