Toll Free Number Verification – EIN Requirement Removed
Toll Free Numbers Verification – You no longer need an EIN or any form of business registration number to verify your Toll Free Numbers for sending SMS.
Within the subaccount settings, navigate to Phone Numbers > Manage Numbers. Here, you will notice a “Verification Required” icon. Clicking on it will guide you through the verification process, as displayed above.
Old Verification Process – Previously, users were required to provide their EIN number, as illustrated below:
New Verification Process – In contrast, the new procedure does not require an EIN:
The remainder of the user journey stays unchanged, except for the final step. Users will need to complete KYC verification if they haven’t done so already.
Verification Experience – This is what the verification process looks like:
What This Update Enables:
- All users can now complete Toll-Free verification without needing a business tax ID.
- The new flow reduces barriers, especially for sole proprietors.
- Selective KYC verification ensures platform security without overwhelming legitimate users.
