2FA methods supported by British Airways
Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your British Airways account. With TOTP support, you can generate British Airways verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.
SMS
British Airways can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Authenticator app (TOTP)
British Airways lets you use time-based one-time passwords, so you can generate verification codes in an authenticator app on your device — no network or SMS needed.
Security key (U2F)
British Airways works with hardware security keys using the U2F/FIDO standard.
Set-up requires linking one of the following services with your BA account: Qatar, Iberia, Uber
British Airways 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does British Airways support an authenticator app?
Yes. British Airways supports time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), so you can add it to the Authenticator App and generate verification codes right on your device.
Which two-factor authentication methods does British Airways support?
British Airways currently supports: SMS, Authenticator app (TOTP), Security key (U2F).
Is it free to generate British Airways codes with the Authenticator App?
Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating British Airways verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.
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