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Buy a United States virtual number for SMS verification

A private United States (+1) number that receives one verification code for the app you choose. It is reserved for you alone for 20 minutes, and if no SMS arrives the charge goes back to your balance.

  • One number, one app, 20 minutes
  • No SMS in the window: credited to your balance
  • Balance top-up from $2
Cheapest listed estimate
$0.02
the dashboard shows your price
Apps listed
574
cached United States routes
Listed $0.50 or less
424
of 574 listed
App categories
19
messaging, social, crypto…

United States numbers by app

Cached listed estimates, not reserved numbers. Each Review button opens the dashboard with the app and country already set.

Prices are cached supplier estimates, not reserved numbers. The dashboard shows the price for your app before you confirm, and allocation can fail. If no SMS arrives, the amount is credited to your account balance.

526 more apps are listed for United States. Search the full price list →

How buying a United States number works

Three steps. You are charged once, per number.

  1. Pick the app

    Choose the app you are verifying. Each United States price is per app, and the dashboard shows it before you confirm.

  2. Get the number

    If allocation succeeds, the price is debited from your balance and the assigned United States number appears in your order. Listed prices and availability are cached supplier estimates. A number is assigned only when the order is placed, and allocation can fail.

  3. Read the code

    An order stays open for 20 minutes. If no SMS arrives before the order expires, the charge is credited back to your account balance automatically. You can cancel an open order once 2 minutes have passed and no code has arrived, and the charge is credited back to your account balance. Asking for another SMS and finishing an order early are not available.

United States numbers by category

Messaging

WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Viber, WeChat

15 apps · from $0.04

Social

Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, Snapchat

12 apps · from $0.04

Dating

Tinder, Bumble, Badoo, Hinge, Grindr

8 apps · from $0.02

Crypto

Binance, Coinbase, OKX, Bybit, KuCoin

6 apps · from $0.20

Banking & finance

PayPal, Revolut, Wise, Cash App, Payoneer

19 apps · from $0.02

Marketplaces

Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, Etsy, Shopee

17 apps · from $0.02

Shopping & retail

Shein, Temu, IKEA, Zara, Walmart

10 apps · from $0.10

Ride hailing

Uber, Bolt, Lyft, Grab, inDrive

8 apps · from $0.02

Food delivery

DoorDash, Glovo, Deliveroo, Swiggy, Zomato

8 apps · from $0.02

Gaming

Steam, Epic Games, Roblox, Garena, PUBG

5 apps · from $0.02

Streaming & media

Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, Twitch, YouTube

6 apps · from $0.08

Email & cloud

Google, Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo, ProtonMail

18 apps · from $0.02

Travel & stays

Booking, Airbnb, Uber, Trip.com, Agoda

3 apps · from $0.02

Work & jobs

LinkedIn, Indeed, Upwork, Fiverr, Glassdoor

5 apps · from $0.02

Education

Duolingo, Coursera, Udemy, Chegg, Quizlet

1 app · from $0.18

Classifieds

OLX, Avito, Craigslist, Gumtree, Leboncoin

7 apps · from $0.02

Telecom & utilities

Vodafone, Airtel, Jio, Orange, Claro

2 apps · from $0.14

Betting

1xBet, Bet365, Parimatch, Melbet, DraftKings

5 apps · from $0.02

Other apps

Everything else in the catalogue

419 apps · from $0.02

Before you buy

Refund to balance

If no SMS arrives before the order expires, the charge is credited back to your account balance automatically. It does not go back to the original payment method. A delivered code changes eligibility. Read the refund policy.

Pay from balance

Balance top-ups are currently accepted by cryptocurrency only. Orders are paid from your balance (minimum top-up $2), and the price is shown before you confirm.

No allocation promise

Listed prices and availability are cached supplier estimates. A number is assigned only when the order is placed, and allocation can fail. A listing does not reserve a number.

Questions first

Unsure about a price or a refund? Contact support before you buy.

Ordering by API

The documented API places the same one-time orders. Handle allocation failures.

REST API

Place and read the same one-time United States orders with an account API key. API reference.

The United States virtual number guide

Updated

Quick answer

A US virtual number is a real United States (+1) phone number that receives SMS over the internet. On OTPPin you buy one for a single verification code: choose the app, pay from your balance, and the code appears in your dashboard. The number is reserved for you alone for 20 minutes. If no code arrives, cancel after 2 minutes and the charge returns to your balance.

  • Good for: sign-ups, app and QA testing, and keeping your personal number off marketing lists.
  • Not for: banking, government services or any account you cannot afford to lose.
  • Price: set per app and shown before you pay. See the full price list.

What a US virtual number is, and what it is not

A one-time US number works like any other American mobile number from the app's point of view. It receives the SMS the app sends, and you read it on screen. There is no SIM card to buy, no contract and no device to carry.

It is not a permanent line. A one-time number belongs to you for one verification window, then returns to the pool. If you will need the same number again, for logins or account recovery, rent a number instead.

One-time numberRented number
CodesOne, for one appMany, for the rental period
Keeps the same digitsNoYes, for the rental
Best forSign-ups and one-off checksRepeat logins and recovery

When people buy a US number

  • App and QA testing. Test a US sign-up flow end to end with a number that really receives SMS, without wiring up a shared test SIM. Teams can order numbers through the REST API.
  • Privacy. Sign up for marketplaces, classifieds or newsletters without handing over your personal number.
  • Access from abroad. Verify a service that asks for a US number when you are outside the United States.

How to buy a US virtual number

  1. Pick the app you are verifying, with the United States selected. Checkout shows the exact price before you pay.
  2. Pay from your balance. A US number is issued to you alone and reserved for 20 minutes.
  3. Enter the number in the app and read the code in your dashboard as soon as the SMS lands.

Top up with crypto (USDT, BTC, ETH and more) or card and local payment methods. There is no subscription and no stored card.

Why a code might not arrive

  • The app filters virtual numbers. Some services reject number ranges they classify as virtual. Cancel after 2 minutes and try a different number, or a different country.
  • The app never sent the SMS. Rate limits and in-app errors stop the message before it leaves. Check the app for an error before you request another number.
  • The window closed. Codes are only received while the order is active. Start the verification right after you buy.

An order that ends without a code is credited back to your balance. The refund policy has the full terms.

Using a virtual number for privacy or testing is legal in most countries. What matters is how you use it. Fraud, impersonation and breaking an app's terms of service are not allowed, and they put the account you create at risk. OTPPin is not affiliated with any app or website, so follow each app's terms and your local laws.

For background on how US numbers are used across apps, see how United States numbers work.

United States virtual numbers — questions

Is it legal to buy a United States virtual number?

Yes, in most countries. Using a virtual number for privacy or testing is legal; using it for fraud, spam, or other activity that breaks a platform's rules or to break an app's terms is not. OTPPin is not affiliated with any app or website, so follow each app's terms and your local laws.

How long do I have to receive the code?

The number is reserved for you for 20 minutes from purchase. The code appears in your dashboard as soon as the SMS reaches the number, so start the verification right after you buy.

What happens if my US number never receives the code?

Cancel the order after 2 minutes, or let it expire, and the charge is credited back to your balance. Then try a fresh number. The refund policy has the full terms.

Why isn't my US virtual number receiving the OTP?

Usually the app filters number ranges it classifies as virtual, or it never sent the SMS because of a rate limit or an in-app error. Check the app for an error, then cancel and try another number or another country.

What's the difference between a one-time number and a rental?

A one-time number receives one code for one app and then returns to the pool. A rental keeps the same number for a set period, so you can receive codes again for logins or account recovery.

Can I order US numbers through an API?

Yes. The REST API lets you order numbers and read codes with an API key, and webhooks can notify your server when a code is received. See the API reference.

What should I NOT use a temporary US number for?

Banking, government ID, medical portals or any account where losing access would cause real harm. A one-time number cannot receive a recovery code later, so keep those accounts on your own long-term number.

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Review a United States number

574 apps have cached listed estimates from $0.02. Allocation can fail; the dashboard shows the price before you confirm.