The head of Mexico's National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Financial Services Users (Condusef), Oscar Rosado, advised citizens to register their phone numbers promptly to avoid issues with mobile banking apps and other financial services that rely on cell phones for authentication. He emphasized that while the requirement to register phone lines is set by law, it falls outside Condusef's authority. Rosado warned that banks, popular finance companies (Sofipos), and other intermediaries might face problems with phone-related features in their apps if users fail to register their lines. Meanwhile, BBVA Mexico stated that customers can still use the bank's mobile app without registering their phone line, provided they have internet access. However, if a user loses mobile data due to an unregistered line, the app would only function over Wi-Fi, which could affect other platforms like messaging apps and social media.
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