# Do I need to complete KYC to create a Blink account?

All you need is a phone number with international SMS text messaging permissions and an internet connection.

After entering your phone number and receiving the account authentication SMS or Whatsapp message, you can create a unique username for internal Blink transactions and unlock other features in the wallet.


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