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flag UAE banks will phase out texted passwords by March 2026, requiring app-based biometric verification for online transactions.

flag Starting January 6, 2026, major UAE banks will stop sending one-time passwords via text message for online card transactions, switching to app-based authentication using biometrics like fingerprints or facial recognition. flag The Central Bank of the UAE mandated the change to improve security, as SMS-based codes are vulnerable to interception, SIM-swapping, and phishing. flag Customers must use their bank’s mobile app to approve transactions via push notifications, with full implementation expected by March 2026.

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