noun
identification number; confirmation number; authentication number
A number used to verify identity, confirm a transaction, or authenticate a user. Common in online services, banking, and official procedures.
お支払いの際に認証番号を入力してください。
Please enter the authentication number when making the payment.
予約の認証番号をメールでお送りします。
We will send the confirmation number for your reservation by email.
Compound of 認証 (authentication, certification) and 番号 (number).