[tsjq]

Same in India too. And the reply SMS contains a code that needs to be given to the destination provider, for the MNP process to proceed.

[zaphirplane]

That is so sane, seriously sometimes it boggles the mind how banks to online stores will sms you to confirm ur identity yet sim swap is easy as it

[Mandatum]

I've only seen this extra step implemented by some providers.. It's definitely not the norm.