Buying a physical SIM card just to verify one account is expensive and unnecessary. Virtual numbers give you the same functionality at a fraction of the cost — no carrier, no hardware, no hassle.
What is a virtual phone number?
A virtual number is a real phone number — complete with country code and area code — that exists in the cloud rather than on a physical SIM. It can receive SMS messages just like a normal number. To the platform verifying you, it looks identical to a regular mobile number.
Virtual numbers work exactly like real phone numbers for verification purposes, but require no physical SIM card or carrier contract.
What can you use a virtual number for?
- Creating new accounts on social media and apps
- Testing and QA for software developers
- Receiving SMS from international platforms
- Getting a local number in a foreign country
- Separating work and personal accounts
How to get a virtual number on SMSBear
- 1Sign up for free at smsbear.net
- 2Add credits via your preferred payment method
- 3Search for the service you want to verify
- 4Copy the assigned number and use it in the platform
- 5Wait for your SMS to appear in real time on your dashboard
Virtual number vs prepaid SIM: which is better?
A prepaid SIM card can cost $5-15 upfront plus a minimum top-up. A virtual number on SMSBear may cost less per verification depending on service and country. No store visit is required.
Numbers from 150+ countries available
Need a US number to verify Twitter? A UK number for Revolut? An Indian number for an app that requires local verification? SMSBear has you covered with numbers from over 150 countries.