What does the SMS feature option offer? - Help | Westpac NZ

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If enabled, the SMS feature covers:

Password Reset - offering an alternative option to reset your password via Security Question/Answer, and
Mobile Verification during checkout - this is an opt-in feature set under the wallet preferences.