UK virtual number to receive SMS
A United Kingdom number (+44) that's rented to you alone. Read verification codes for your accounts and texts from British customers in your browser, with no UK SIM or address.
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How it works
Sign up, choose the United Kingdom, pay from your balance or with crypto, and your number appears in your dashboard. Every text lands in your inbox.
A private number, not a public inbox
Free receive-SMS websites post every message on a public page, so anyone can read the codes sent to those numbers. With Inbox Number the number is rented to you alone and only you can read its messages.
What to expect
These are virtual numbers that work over the internet. Many services accept them, but some apps, banks and payment services refuse virtual numbers, so check a service's rules before you rely on one. Use a number only for accounts you own.
Popular uses
- Verifying UK business and marketplace accounts you own
- A local number for British customers
- A second number that keeps your personal one private
- Selling into the UK from another country
FAQ
How much is a UK number?
$6.45 a month, or 25% less per month when you pay yearly. No setup fee.
Do I need a UK address?
No. You only need an Inbox Number account.
Will it work with every service?
No. Some services block virtual numbers. Check the service's rules first; if you only need a single code, a one-time OTP number is refunded to your balance when no code arrives.