Aadhaar card is used for many purposes. But do you know that Aadhaar card can be used even without Aadhaar number? Yes, for this you will need a virtual ID. The virtual ID in Aadhaar card is a 16 digit number. This virtual ID can be used for authentication and e-KYC in place of Aadhaar number.
Aadhaar card is a government document related to the identity of Indian citizens. Aadhaar card is required for every other work. Do you also give Aadhaar number when required, if yes, then from today onwards there will be no need to give Aadhaar number for every work. Many works will be done without Aadhaar number. For this you will only need a virtual ID.
Virtual ID of Aadhaar card holderThe virtual ID in Aadhaar card is a 16 digit number. This virtual ID can be used for authentication and e-KYC in place of Aadhaar number. However, it is a temporary number. Aadhaar number of any Aadhaar card holder cannot be found through virtual ID. This virtual ID of Aadhaar card can be used by an Aadhaar card holder for various purposes.
Virtual ID will be useful in these works
- Opening a bank account
- Applying for government services
- E-KYC process
- Downloading Aadhaar PVC card or e-Aadhaar
- Avail government subsidy
- Applying for passport immediately
- Buying a new insurance policy
Generating virtual ID of Aadhaar card
Through official website
- First of all, you have to come to the official website of Unique Identification Authority of India.
- Now here you have to select the language according to your convenience in Hindi or English.
- Now on the website, click on Virtual ID (VID) Generator in Aadhaar Services at the bottom.
- Now you have to enter the Aadhaar card number and captcha.
- Now you have to enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number.
- Now you will see your virtual ID on the screen.
- This virtual ID is also sent to the registered mobile number.
Through SMS
Apart from the official website, you can also get virtual ID by sending SMS from the phone. For this, you have to type the last 4 digits of the Aadhaar number along with RVID from your registered mobile number and send it to 1947. For example, if the last 4 digits of the Aadhaar card is 4565, then the text of the message should be RVID 4565.
