Get a WhatsApp verification code with a temporary number
WhatsApp ties every account to a phone number, and it confirms that number with a 6-digit SMS code before you can send a single message. If you would rather not hand WhatsApp your personal or business mobile — or you need a second account for a side project, a marketplace listing or a test device — a temporary number does the job once and then retires.
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Temporary number
- From 95 credits (£0.95) per verification
- Auto-refund if no code arrives
- Your personal number stays private
Pay per verification · No subscription
Pay per verification · No subscription · Refunded if no code arrives
What the WhatsApp SMS looks like
Know exactly what you are waiting for.
SMS · just now
WhatsApp code 481-236. Don't share it.
Code format
6 digits
Usually sent by
WhatsApp splits the six digits into two groups of three (481-236). Enter only the digits — the app fills the dash for you. If the SMS is slow, WhatsApp also offers a voice call that reads the same code aloud.
How to verify WhatsApp without your own number
Pick WhatsApp and a country below, get a disposable number, and enter it in the app exactly as you would your own. The verification SMS lands in your Line dashboard within seconds, you copy the six digits into WhatsApp, and you are registered. Your real number never touches the account.
Get a WhatsApp number
Pick a country below and we reserve a temporary number that can receive WhatsApp's verification SMS. It is yours for the rental window and never linked back to you.
Enter it on WhatsApp
Open WhatsApp, choose your country, and type the temporary number on the 'Enter your phone number' screen. WhatsApp texts the code to that number immediately.
Read the code in your dashboard
The 6 digits code appears in your Line dashboard the moment WhatsApp sends it — usually within seconds. Copy it into the app and the number retires itself.
WhatsApp number prices by country
One price per verification. No subscription, and an automatic refund if the code never arrives.
| Country | Credits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | 95 | £0.95 |
| 🇺🇸United States | 105 | £1.05 |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 100 | £1.00 |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | 95 | £0.95 |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 95 | £0.95 |
| 🇫🇷France | 91 | £0.91 |
| 🇪🇸Spain | 86 | £0.86 |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | 91 | £0.91 |
| 🇵🇱Poland | 72 | £0.72 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | 67 | £0.67 |
| 🇮🇳India | 57 | £0.57 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | 57 | £0.57 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | 62 | £0.62 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | 62 | £0.62 |
1 credit = 1p. Prices exclude VAT. Full pricing
If the WhatsApp code does not arrive — the usual causes, and the fix.
Most failed verifications come down to one of these. And if nothing works, the refund is automatic.
WhatsApp says the number is invalid
Make sure the country you picked in WhatsApp matches the country of the temporary number — the app pre-fills a dial code from your selection and a mismatch fails silently. Cancel the number for an instant refund and try a different country if it persists.
The code screen timed out
WhatsApp lets you re-request the SMS after a countdown. Your temporary number stays active for the full rental window, so tap 'Resend SMS' and the new code arrives in the same dashboard thread.
WhatsApp offers a voice call instead
Temporary verification numbers receive SMS only. Wait for the countdown and choose the SMS option rather than 'Call me'.
WhatsApp verification FAQ
Register or verify a WhatsApp account without using your personal mobile number.
Can I use a temporary number to register WhatsApp?
Yes. WhatsApp accepts any number that can receive its verification SMS. You register with the temporary number, receive the 6-digit code in your Line dashboard, and complete the sign-up. Note that if WhatsApp later re-verifies the account, you would need a number you still control — so for a long-term business account, a permanent virtual number is the better fit.
Will my WhatsApp account stay active after the number expires?
The account keeps working after verification — WhatsApp checks the number at registration, not continuously. However, you cannot re-verify (for example, after reinstalling the app) once the temporary number has retired, so keep the app installed and logged in, or use a permanent number for accounts you rely on.
Why does WhatsApp show the code as 481-236?
WhatsApp formats its 6-digit code in two groups of three for readability. Type the six digits only; the app inserts the dash itself.
How much does a WhatsApp verification cost?
You pay per verification with prepaid credits (1 credit = 1p). A WhatsApp number costs from £0.95 in the UK, and prices vary a little by country — the table above shows every option. There is no subscription and no monthly rental.
What if the code never arrives?
If WhatsApp does not deliver a code before the temporary number expires, your credits are refunded automatically. You can also cancel a waiting number yourself for an instant refund. You only ever pay for a verification that works.
Is this legal to use?
Yes — receiving a verification SMS on a number you rent is lawful. What matters is what you use it for: verifying your own legitimate accounts and protecting your privacy is fine; fraud, ban evasion or breaking WhatsApp's terms is not, and is prohibited by Line's acceptable use policy.
Get your WhatsApp code now
Sign up, top up a few credits, and receive your WhatsApp verification code in under a minute.
- WhatsApp numbers in 14+ countries
- The 6 digits code lands in seconds
- Automatic refund if no code arrives
- From £0.95 per verification
- Your personal number stays private
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