Virtual number for Uber
Maybe. We haven't yet confirmed that Uber accepts callmins numbers, so treat it as may not work. Uber needs a mobile number on every rider account, confirmed with a texted code, and drivers use it to reach you.
Updated
Which callmins numbers work with Uber
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 Uber may refuse an internet number.
How to set up Uber 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 Uber
Enter your callmins number at sign-up or in Account → Manage account.Enter the code
Read the code in callmins Messages and enter it.
Before you start
Things to know about Uber
- Drivers may call or text the number: keep the callmins app or browser tab open while you wait for a ride.
- Uber masks numbers between riders and drivers in many cities, so your real number isn't shown either way.
A private number, not a shared one
Free “receive SMS online” sites publish one number to everyone, so your Uber 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 Uber?
Maybe. We haven't yet confirmed that Uber accepts callmins numbers, so treat it as may not work. Uber needs a mobile number on every rider account, confirmed with a texted code, and drivers use it to reach you.
Why not use a free number from a website for Uber?
Free receive-SMS sites show every number and its texts to anyone who visits, so anyone can read your Uber 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 Uber codes. Keep the number for as long as you use the account, or move Uber to another number first.
Does Uber need a phone number?
Yes. Uber needs a mobile number on every rider account, confirmed with a texted code, and drivers use it to reach you.
Other apps
Try a number with Uber.
$3.00/month, no setup fee. Yours alone, in your browser or the callmins app. Cancel renewal any time.