To authenticate a login or bank transaction, you now require a One -Time-Password (OTP). If you move to another country and then try to use your Indian bank account, you may run into problems. This means that you must always have a functioning SIM card. You may, however, use this blog’s instructions to make your Indian SIM card work in Germany.
Tips: Please transfer Sim number ownership to close family members, so that if the SIM card is blocked, damaged, or lost, they may obtain a new SIM in India.
Indian SIM Card with Roaming option:
If you are travelling to Germany for a short period of time, you may use your phone’s ‘roaming’ option to enable cellphone service in Germany / Europe. However, this choice is a little pricey.
OTP with Prepaid Indian SIM Card:
If you have a postpaid SIM card, you must convert it to a prepaid SIM card. Then you can keep your SIM card active just for the purpose of receiving OTP SMS via basic rate recharge.
Many service providers provide a monthly or yearly basic tariff option to just keep your SIM active with incoming services.
Airtel SIM card:
Airtel provides a smart recharge bundle for 99 ₹ with a validity of 28 Days. This will keep your SIM card active in Germany as well as with incoming SMS services.
99 Rs Airtel Smart Recharge plan | Screenshot: Airtel
Vodafone SIM card:
Similarly Vodafone too provides an all-rounder recharge pack for 99 ₹ with a validity of 28 Days. This will keep your SIM card active in Germany as well as with incoming SMS services.
99 Rs Vodafone all-rounder Recharge plan | Screenshot: Vodafone
JIO SIM card:
With Jio, you can recharge for 91 ₹ every 28 days and keep your SIM active.
91 Rs JIO all-in-one Recharge plan | Screenshot: JIO
Final Thoughts
Besides from banking services, I would suggest linking this number to your PAN and AADHAR card. That’s all I’ve got for now, folks. If you have a better idea, please share it with me.
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