Can I use 2FA to replace SMS verification for all bank/fintech apps on cell phone?

[cooleo]

Can I use 2FA to replace SMS verification for all bank/fintech apps on cell phone?

2FA - such as google 2 factor authentictor, etc...
Bank/Fintech Apps - such as paypal/transfwise/banks etc...

[greenlaurel]

Originally Posted by cooleo

Can I use 2FA to replace SMS verification for all bank/fintech apps on cell phone?

2FA - such as google 2 factor authentictor, etc...
Bank/Fintech Apps - such as paypal/transfwise/banks etc...

Yes you can use.

[cooleo]

Originally Posted by greenlaurel

Yes you can use.

Is that means I don't need a phone number to do the sms verification every time?

[greenlaurel]

Originally Posted by cooleo

Is that means I don't need a phone number to do the sms verification every time?

Yes. First you need to do a valid phone verification. You can use it later.

[cooleo]

so still require a phone number.

[greenlaurel]

Originally Posted by cooleo

so still require a phone number.

First you have to add a phone and verify.