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Virtual numbers for SMS verification, used once or kept for years.

Pick an app and a country, get a real mobile number for 15 to 20 minutes, and read the verification code on this page. If no SMS comes, the full price returns to your balance.

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Telegram 110 countries

Delivered = share of recent orders on that carrier route that received a code.

Need a number you keep? Permanent US number, paid once

Selling virtual numbers since 15 January 2023

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18,859live offers

Every app and country pair you can buy a number for at this moment.

  • Apps and websites265
  • Countries144
  • Orders in delivery study13,062

What is a virtual number, and how does the code reach you?

A virtual number is a real mobile number on a carrier network that you use through a website instead of a phone. Apps send their SMS verification code (also called an OTP, a one-time password) to that number, and VSIM shows the message to you on screen.

People use one to open or verify an account without giving out their personal number, or to get a number from a country where they do not live.

The app sends a code

Telegram, Google or any other service texts a verification code to the number you entered.

A carrier delivers it

A mobile network carries the SMS to a real number, the same way it reaches any SIM.

You read it on VSIM

The message appears on your screen. No handset and no SIM card needed.

Four terms worth knowing

OTP One-time password. The short code an app texts you to prove a number is yours.

How do you receive an SMS code online?

One order from start to finish. Tap a step to see what your screen shows at that moment.

Code arrives: you pay the price shownNo code: the hold returns to your balance

What 13,062 real orders taught us about delivery

Between 31 May 2024 and 11 October 2026, VSIM issued 13,062 one-code numbers. 3,463 of them received a code. That is 26.5%, or about one order in four. We publish the figure because it should decide how you choose a number.

26.5%
of orders received a code
Every one-code order in our log
  • Code received 3,463
  • Cancelled before a code 8,904
  • Timed out 695

Out of 20 orders, how many got a code?

3 of 20 Telegram orders received a code.

What we changed because of it

  • The finder ranks countries by delivery rate first, price second.
  • An order that gets no SMS is refunded automatically when its timer ends.
  • Low rates are shown, not hidden, so you can skip routes that rarely work.
Share of orders that received a code, by app
  • WeChat 67%1,431 orders
  • Fiverr 65%1,167 orders
  • VK 58%629 orders
  • Signal 39%187 orders
  • Apple 25%106 orders
  • TikTok 21%108 orders
  • Google 19%1,143 orders
  • Telegram 13%4,552 orders
  • WhatsApp 11%2,265 orders
  • Instagram 11%171 orders
  • Facebook 8%420 orders
  • Viber 1%103 orders

Apps with at least 100 orders. Telegram and WhatsApp, the two most ordered apps, were also among the hardest to verify.

Same app, same country, two carriers

Cheapest carrier 2% delivered $0.23
Best-delivering carrier 92% delivered $0.32

Live example from the current price list: Uber, USA. Paying $0.09 more moves the delivery rate from 2% to 92%.

Method: counts come from the VSIM order database. An order counts as delivered when at least one SMS reached the number before it expired. Live delivery rates in the finder are reported by our carrier partners per route and refresh every 15 minutes.

How many tries will your sign-ups take?

Pick an app and the number of accounts. The estimate uses today’s price and delivery rate, so you can see what the cheapest route really costs you in retries.

App

Fewer retries

Best-delivery route

You pay

Orders to expect

Cheapest route

You pay

Orders to expect

You are charged only for orders that deliver a code, so the total is accounts × price. A low delivery rate costs you time, not money.

Virtual number prices right now

Each line runs from the cheapest carrier to the one that delivers best. The longer the line, the more a reliable route costs. Tap a row to open it in the finder.

Live prices 21:45 UTC Cheapest carrier Best-delivering carrier Price rises to the right
Telegram110 countries $0.17 Lithuania$0.93 58% delivered Open Telegram in the finder WhatsApp122 countries $0.19 Canada$0.85 51% delivered Open WhatsApp in the finder Google142 countries $0.14 Estonia$0.29 69% delivered Open Google in the finder Instagram142 countries $0.08 USA$0.32 72% delivered Open Instagram in the finder Facebook140 countries $0.12 England$0.40 42% delivered Open Facebook in the finder TikTok140 countries $0.07 Brazil$0.21 91% delivered Open TikTok in the finder X (Twitter)140 countries $0.07 Guatemala$0.30 67% delivered Open X (Twitter) in the finder Discord143 countries $0.07 Cyprus$0.40 93% delivered Open Discord in the finder Microsoft139 countries $0.07 Lithuania$0.55 90% delivered Open Microsoft in the finder Amazon141 countries $0.11 USA$0.48 99% delivered Open Amazon in the finder

All 265 apps, from 1688 to Zoho, are in the finder search.

Where can you get a number today?

Every dot is a country with numbers in stock. The colour shows the best delivery rate on offer there. Hover or tap a dot.

  • 50% and up
  • 25 to 49%
  • Under 25%
  • Not measured

Country guides with live odds

A full page for each country with enough apps in stock: delivery odds per app, the carrier that works, number format and what the number cannot do.

Which type of virtual number do you need?

Two kinds, sorted by how long the number stays yours. Choose what you need to do and the matching one is marked.

I need to
Matches your need

One-code number

from $0.06

One SMS code for one sign-up or login. Refunded if the code never comes.

  • One SMS code
  • Refund when no code arrives
  • Any country in stock

Best for: opening an account you will secure with a password or e-mail afterwards.

Matches your need

Permanent US number

one payment

A US number with calls and texts that stays with you. No renewal fee.

  • Calls and texts
  • A United States number
  • No renewal fee

Best for: a long-term second line for work or sign-ups you want to keep.

See permanent numbers from $13.15

Virtual number, second SIM or free public inbox?

Three ways to receive a verification code without using your main number.

Best for one sign-upVSIM one-code number A second SIM card Free public inbox site
Cost From $0.06, only if the code arrives SIM price plus a plan Free
Who can read the SMS Only you Only you Anyone who opens the page
Number already used on the app Possible. The delivery rate shows how often Rarely Very often, the numbers are shared
Countries 144, switch any time The one where you bought it A handful
Time to first code Minutes Days, after buying and activating Minutes, if the number still works
If no code arrives Automatic refund You keep paying the plan Try another number
Keep the number 15 to 20 minutes. A permanent number is also on sale As long as you pay Never yours

When is a virtual number the right tool?

A temporary number solves one job well: receiving a verification code once. Be clear about what it cannot do before you rely on it.

Good fit

Opening a second account on a messenger or social app

Run a work and a personal profile side by side.

Good fit

Signing up where your country code is not accepted

Choose a number from a country the app accepts.

Good fit

Keeping your personal number out of marketing lists

Shops and newsletters never get your real number.

Good fit

Testing sign-up flows as a developer or QA tester

Repeat a sign-up flow without a drawer of SIM cards.

Use your own SIM instead

  • Bank, payment and government accounts
  • Your main e-mail or anything that holds money
  • Accounts whose only recovery method is SMS
  • Anything the app or local law forbids

15–20 minA one-code number is yours for 15 to 20 minutes. Anything you must be able to recover later needs a number you keep.

Four myths about virtual numbers

What people assume, next to what the price list and our order log show.

  1. MythA virtual number is a fake number.

    Fact

    It is a working mobile number on a carrier network. The only difference is where you read the SMS.

  2. MythThe cheapest number is the best deal.

    Fact

    Today a number for Uber in USA costs $0.23 on a carrier that delivers 2% of codes, and $0.32 on one that delivers 92%.

  3. MythThe code always arrives.

    Fact

    In our log of 13,062 orders, 26.5% received a code. That is why a failed order is refunded.

  4. MythOnce verified, the number is mine.

    Fact

    A one-code number is released after 15 to 20 minutes. Secure the account with a password or an authenticator app.

Before you press Get number

Six checks that prevent most failed orders. Tick them off as you go.

Pre-order checkYouCode

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Three mistakes that waste orders

Buying the cheapest row again and againSort by best delivery and pay a few cents more

Requesting the code three times in a minuteWait for the first SMS. Repeated requests can get a number blocked

Leaving the account with SMS as its only loginAdd a password or authenticator before the timer ends

No code, no charge.

You add funds once and orders are paid from your balance. Every hold, charge and refund is written to a ledger you can read line by line.

Minimum top-up
$1.00
Pay with
USDT, BTC, TRX and 100+ coins
Gateways
Heleket, NOWPayments

Bonus on larger top-ups

+4%$5.00
+10%$10.00
+10%$50.00
+20%$100.00
What the ledger shows
  • Top up+$5.00
  • Order, no SMS-$0.93
  • Auto refund+$0.93
  • Order, code received-$0.48

Sample amounts.

Questions people ask before buying a virtual number

1Is a virtual number a real phone number?
Basics

Yes. Each one is a working mobile number on a carrier network. The difference is that you read its SMS on the VSIM website instead of on a handset.

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2What happens if the verification code does not arrive?
Delivery

The order closes when its 15-minute timer ends and the full price returns to your balance automatically. You can also cancel earlier yourself, as long as no SMS has arrived.

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3Why do some countries have a low delivery rate?
Delivery

Apps block number ranges they have seen misused, and some carriers filter verification traffic. In our own log of 13,062 orders, 26.5% received a code overall, from 67% for WeChat down to 11% for WhatsApp. That is why the finder shows a rate per country.

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4How much does a virtual number for SMS verification cost?
Price and payment

A one-code number starts at $0.06 and depends on the app and the country. The current price of every route is in the finder at the top of this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.

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5Can I use the same number again later?
Basics

No. A one-code number is released when the order ends and may be issued to someone else. If you need repeat messages, use a permanent number.

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6Is it legal to use a virtual number?
Basics

Using a second number is legal in most countries. Whether a specific app allows it is set by that app’s terms of service, and you are responsible for following them and your local law.

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7How do I pay, and is there a minimum?
Price and payment

You top up a balance with cryptocurrency through Heleket or NOWPayments. The minimum is $1. Orders are paid from that balance, and refunds return to it.

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8Which country should I choose for Telegram or WhatsApp?
Delivery

Open the app in the finder and keep the sort on Best delivery. In our log these two apps had some of the lowest delivery rates, so a route with a measured rate above 40% saves time even when it costs more.

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9Do I need to install an app or own a SIM card?
Basics

No. Everything runs in the browser on a phone or a computer. You only need an account and a balance.

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Still unsure? Message support on Telegram and a person will answer.Open Telegram support

Page reviewed on 11 October 2026.

Guides from the VSIM blog

All guides
Guide 01

What is a virtual SIM card and how do you get one?

The plain-language primer: how a virtual SIM differs from an eSIM and a physical card.

Read the guide Guide 02

How to buy virtual numbers in bulk

For teams and resellers who need many numbers at once.

Read the guide Guide 03

How to create an eBay account without a phone number

A worked example of one sign-up from start to finish.

Read the guide

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