UAE bank stops SMS OTP, moves to app-based approvals for all transfers; what customers need to know | World News

Emirates NBD ends OTP codes, makes app approval mandatory for transactions Emirates NBD will replace one-time passwords (OTPs) sent by SMS or email with app-based verification through its ENBD X mobile app, starting a phased rollout on 1 November 2025 and extending to debit/credit card alerts soon after. The move follows a wider Central Bank […]