Is Google Voice safe in the long term for important accounts?
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@Riley said in Is Google Voice safe in the long term for important accounts?:
I'm moving abroad and want to keep my U.S. number with Google Voice for OTPs. Is it possible that my bank or other key services might eventually stop accepting VoIP numbers for security reasons, making it unreliable in the long term?
The risk you're worried about is definitely real and is only getting tougher in the U.S. More banks, brokerages, and even the IRS are now blocking Google Voice or other VoIP numbers for security codes. Even if it works today, they could lock you out tomorrow without warning. For total peace of mind, it’s much safer to keep a physical U.S. SIM active or to switch to authenticator apps, and you should definitely update your accounts before you head out.