Aadhaar face authentication crosses 200 crore transactions

New Delhi, Aug 12, 2025 : Aadhaar face authentication has recorded 200 crore transactions as of August 10, doubling from 100 crore in just six months, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said on Monday.

The contactless authentication method allows Aadhaar holders to verify their identity instantly and securely without the need for physical documents, and can be used anytime and anywhere.

UIDAI data shows rapid growth in adoption: 50 crore transactions were logged by mid-2024, rising to 100 crore by January 2025. The latest doubling to 200 crore underscores the system’s scalability and growing acceptance across sectors.

“Reaching 200 crore Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions in such a short time underlines the trust and confidence that both residents and service providers have in Aadhaar’s secure, inclusive, and innovative authentication ecosystem,” UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar said. “From villages to metros, UIDAI is working with governments, banks, and service providers to make Aadhaar Face Authentication a success, giving every Indian the power to prove their identity instantly, securely, and anywhere.”

The face authentication system is being used in services ranging from banking and welfare schemes to telecom and digital governance. UIDAI said the milestone reflects the core vision of Digital India by enabling inclusive, paperless identity verification and strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure.