Virtual number for PayPal
Maybe. We haven't yet confirmed that PayPal accepts callmins numbers, so treat it as may not work. PayPal asks for a phone number on every account and can use it for security codes when you log in or change details.
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Which callmins numbers work with PayPal
From our carrier's delivery records. We update this when the records change.
| callmins number | Receives codes? | Price |
|---|---|---|
| UK +44 | Not confirmed | $3.00/mo |
| US +1 | Not confirmed | $2.00/mo |
| Canadian +1 | Not confirmed | $2.00/mo |
“Not confirmed” means we have no delivery records either way yet: it may work, or PayPal may refuse an internet number.
How to set up PayPal with a callmins number
Get a UK number
Sign up at callmins.com, top up your wallet by $5 or more and buy a UK number ($3.00/month, no setup fee).Enter the number in PayPal
In PayPal, open Settings → Login and security, or add a number during sign-up.Enter the code
Enter your callmins number and request a code. Read it in callmins Messages.Lock it down
Prefer an authenticator app for PayPal's 2-step verification where it's offered: it doesn't depend on any number.
Before you start
Things to know about PayPal
- Payment and banking services often refuse internet-based numbers, from any provider. Treat PayPal as may not work.
- Your PayPal account's country is where you live. A foreign number doesn't change it, and claiming another country of residence can break PayPal's terms.
A private number, not a shared one
Free “receive SMS online” sites publish one number to everyone, so your PayPal code is readable by strangers. A callmins number is rented to you alone, by the month, and receives calls as well as texts. See receive SMS online for how that works, or the temporary number guide if you only need it briefly.
Questions people ask
Can I use a virtual number for PayPal?
Maybe. We haven't yet confirmed that PayPal accepts callmins numbers, so treat it as may not work. PayPal asks for a phone number on every account and can use it for security codes when you log in or change details.
Why not use a free number from a website for PayPal?
Free receive-SMS sites show every number and its texts to anyone who visits, so anyone can read your PayPal code and take over the account later. Apps also block those shared numbers quickly. A callmins number is rented to you alone.
What happens if I stop paying for the number?
The number is released when its paid month ends if it isn't renewed, and may later go to someone else, who could then receive your PayPal codes. Keep the number for as long as you use the account, or move PayPal to another number first.
Does PayPal need a phone number?
Yes. PayPal asks for a phone number on every account and can use it for security codes when you log in or change details.
Other apps
Try a number with PayPal.
$3.00/month, no setup fee. Yours alone, in your browser or the callmins app. Cancel renewal any time.