Do you have a new phone number you need to update with Amazon? It's easy to change the phone number associated with your Amazon account so they have your latest contact information. When you update your number, Amazon automatically uses it for all notifications, deliveries, and any other communications. Read on to learn how to update your phone number through Amazon's mobile app.
Why is it important to keep your phone number up to date on Amazon?
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Amazon uses your phone number to send notifications and codes for deliveries. With an outdated number, you may miss delivery updates.
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For Prime members, Amazon may call your number if there are issues during same-day or one-day deliveries. An outdated number means you can't coordinate these deliveries.
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Amazon will call your number for any suspected fraudulent activity on your account. With an old number, you could miss these important security alerts.
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Your phone number enables multi-factor authentication. This helps secure your account against unauthorized logins.
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By keeping your number current, you'll receive timely text alerts about order statuses, payment issues, or account changes.
How to update your phone number on Amazon
1. Launch the Amazon app & make sure that you're logged into your account. As the app opens up, tap on the menu icon in the bottom right corner.
2. Here tap on the Account button at the bottom, which will open your account settings.
3. In the account settings, tap on the Login & security option.
4. Now to access Login & security, you'll receive an OTP on your registered email or phone number. After entering that it'll open up login & security settings. Now you'll see the option of "Primary mobile number", Here tap on the "Edit" button.
5. Now all you need to do is enter your new phone number in the provided field. Then Amazon will automatically send a one-time passcode to that number via text or call. Once you receive the passcode, just type it into the next box to verify you have access to the new number. That takes care of updating your phone number with Amazon - they'll now have your new contact details on amazon.
Conclusion
Updating your contact information regularly is a smart way to stay connected across all your accounts and services. On Amazon specifically, keeping your phone number current ensures you receive timely notifications about your orders, deliveries, account security, and any other issues that arise. Their streamlined process makes it effortless to update your number through the website or mobile app. So next time you get a new device, take a quick minute to change your number with Amazon and keep your account closely connected.
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