Can I switch the mobile device that I receive 2SV push notifications on?
You can switch your primary mobile device anytime. There are two ways to switch your device.
Option 1
If you still have the device that you're receiving 2SV push notifications on and would like to receive push notifications on a new device:
- Sign into the Scotia app on your current device
- Go to the More menu
- Select Sign-in and security
- Select 2-step verification
- Select Deactivate 2SV
- Sign into the Scotia app on your new device
- Select Activate 2SV on the next screen
Option 2
If you don't have your device and you'd like to receive push notifications on a new device:
- Go to scotiabank.com and select Sign In
- Select Need help signing in?
- Select I am not getting 2-step verification (2SV) push notifications
- Enter your username or card number and password
- If you're prompted to answer security questions, correctly answer the security questions
- If you're prompted to enter a verification code, get the verification code we sent to your phone number and enter it
- Confirm the device you’d like to remove 2SV from
- Sign into the Scotia app on your new device
- Select Activate 2SV on the next screen
If you’re having any issues accessing your account, please give us a call at 1-800-472-6842 so we can help.
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