Receive SMS From Rakuten

Temporary phone number for Rakuten

Use our service to receive SMS online on Rakuten. Pick a country, get a free temporary phone number for Rakuten, and the Rakuten verification code shows on this page a few seconds after Rakuten sends it.

A virtual number for Rakuten is useful when Rakuten asks for phone number verification and you do not want to give your own number. Free Rakuten phone numbers are available from 1+ countries, with no registration and no SIM card.

Free numbers are shared, so use them for sign-ups and trials only. For a Rakuten account you want to keep, rent a private number that only you can read.

Rakuten phone numbers by country

Questions and answers

How do I receive SMS from Rakuten online?

Choose a country on this page and press Rakuten. You get a phone number right away. Enter it in Rakuten, and the SMS code appears here within about 15 minutes.

Can I get a free phone number for Rakuten?

Yes. Free temporary phone numbers for Rakuten are available from 1+ countries. They are shared and limited each day.

Can I use Rakuten without my own phone number?

Yes. A temporary or virtual number for Rakuten receives the verification code instead of your own number, so your real number stays private.

The Rakuten SMS code did not arrive. What now?

Cancel the number and take another one, or try a different country. Some apps block numbers that were used many times, so a fresh number usually works.

Is a temp number safe for my Rakuten account?

Use a free number only for a test or throwaway account. Free numbers are reused, so someone else could receive a Rakuten code on it later.

How do I get a private Rakuten number?

Create an account and rent a private number for Rakuten. Only you see its messages, and you pay only when the SMS arrives.

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