Temporary United Kingdom Phone Number

A temporary United Kingdom phone number lets you receive an SMS online without using your own SIM card. Numbers here start with the United Kingdom country code +44. Pick the app you need, get a number in a few seconds, and the verification code shows on this page.

There are also 13 public UK numbers on this page. Anyone can open one and read its messages, with no sign-up.

People use a temp UK number to sign up for apps, test a service, or keep their real number out of marketing lists. It is free, and you do not need to register or add a card.

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Questions and answers

How do I get a free UK phone number?

Open one of the United Kingdom numbers on this page, enter it in the app or website you are signing up to, and read the SMS on the number's page. No account is needed.

Can I use a temporary UK number for verification?

Yes. The numbers receive verification codes (OTP) from 2500+ apps and websites. If one number does not get the code, cancel it and take another one for free.

Is the UK number really free?

Yes. Free numbers are shared and limited each day. There is nothing to pay and no card to enter.

How long does a temp UK number last?

Public numbers stay online for days or weeks and are then replaced with new ones. For longer use, rent a private number from your account.

Is it safe to use a free number?

Use free numbers only for sign-ups and trials. Do not use them for banking or any account you want to keep, because free numbers are reused by other people later.

Can I get a private UK number that only I can read?

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

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