Self-KYC System: Vodafone-idea has started Self KYC system for its prepaid and postpaid users. The company has started the new system to make the KYC process easier. Actually, earlier if a customer had bought a new postpaid or prepaid SIM, then he had to go to the company’s official store for KYC. But now after the new rule, the KYC process has become very easy. Actually, VI was asked by the Department of Telecommunication (DOT) to simplify the KYC process, after which the company has taken this decision.
At present, the self KYC system has been started by the company in Kolkata and Karnataka, which will gradually be started in other cities of the country. Once launched across the country, customers can easily order prepaid or postpaid SIMs from the comfort of their homes. After ordering, they will not need to go anywhere for KYC.
Do self KYC like this
To order a new SIM card through Self KYC, first you have to go to the official website of Vi- myvi.in/. Now here you have to go to the New Connection section and follow the mentioned steps.
Select the number and plan given here and then complete the KYC process. You will need an Aadhaar card for the K-YC process.
For authentication, you have to record a live photo and a 10-second video. After the digital authentication is done, you can place the order for the SIM card.
At the time of delivery of the SIM card, you will have to share the OTP received on the mobile phone with the delivery executive.
Why is KYC necessary?
Actually, telecom operators have made the KYC process mandatory so that they can know the address and identity of their customers. By doing KYC, the safety of both the service provider and the customer is maintained. Mainly KYC is done so that the customer and the company can be saved from fake people. Many people carry out scams etc. by taking wrong numbers. In such a situation, it is difficult to trace them because they have bought the SIM without KYC.
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