Enhancing security with seamless authentication
In a nutshell
The Number Verification API allows to check if the provided mobile phone number is the one actually used in the device. The service verifies that the user is using a device with the same mobile phone number as the one which is declared for this user. It also makes it possible for the application consuming this API to get the number itself by returning the phone number associated with the authenticated user's access token. As the Number Verification API uses the Orange mobile network, it offers strong authentication with enhanced security with minimum user friction.
Use cases
App onboarding (banking app, social media, ride share, mobile wallet, …): One Time Password SMS is widely used to prove that the user is in possession of the mobile device associated with the mobile number used for registration. However it adds friction to the user journey. The application can instead request a seamless authentication of the mobile device via the Number Verification API.
App login: In place of username/password, the application can request seamless authentication of the mobile device.
Application password reset: The user journey often relies on One Time Password SMS. As in the app onboarding use case, the application can instead request a seamless authentication of the mobile device via the Number Verification API.
Benefits
Enhanced Security and Fraud Prevention: By leveraging mobile network mechanisms, the API ensures reliable authentication without relying on vulnerable methods like One Time Password SMS. This reduces risks such as phishing, SIM swapping, and other account takeover attacks, providing a more secure environment for digital transactions.
Improved User Experience and Conversion Rates: The API eliminates friction in key processes like account creation, login, and transaction validation. Its transparent operation ensures users enjoy a smooth experience without interruptions, leading to higher conversion rates and reduced abandonment during critical interactions.
Versatile Integration Across Use Cases: Designed for various scenarios, the API supports industries such as banking, e-commerce, and healthcare. It facilitates secure account recovery, fast logins on new devices, and validation of sensitive transactions, making it a flexible solution for businesses aiming to enhance both security and user satisfaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference with Number Verify ?
From a functional scope both APIs offer the same capabilities. These 2 APIs are based on 2 distinct standards (Mobile Id for Number Verify, CAMARA for Number Verification). The CAMARA open-source project inside the GSMA Open Gateway initiative aims at defining service APIs by combining network APIs, over an operator domain. It means that the CAMARA standardized API scope will go beyond identity scope, and these APIs could globally be used in another context than Fraud Detection & Prevention.
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