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		Gazoche 9 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What are your best purchases under $100? The backup phone is a good idea, I do this too but unfortunately some banking apps refuse to allow more than one "authorized device" for 2FA :/

GaryNumanVevo 9 days ago [–]

+1 I tried the backup android phone thing and I got blocked from logging into my Chase and Fidelity apps on my phone!!! Took like 2 weeks with support and a visit to a physical bank branch to resolve the issue.

futureshock 3 days ago | [–]

My workaround is I use SMS 2 factor for banking and use my Google Voice number.

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