A UK or US phone number in Pakistan, from $2.00 a month

Who it's for

• Freelancers in Pakistan who want a UK or US number to give clients, instead of a +92 number.
• Online sellers who want a UK WhatsApp Business number for customers abroad.
• Families with relatives in the UK, the US and the Gulf who want a local number those relatives can call cheaply.
• Small teams that call UK or US customers and want a local caller ID.

What it costs

Plan	Price
UK mobile number (+44 7…) Receives WhatsApp codes, calls and SMS	$3.00/mo
US number (+1) Calls and texts; no WhatsApp codes	$2.00/mo
Call UK mobiles Pay as you go	$0.038/min
Call US mobiles Pay as you go	$0.017/min
Call Pakistan mobiles From a UK number, pay as you go	$0.074/min

Prices in USD; the app shows the approximate amount in your currency before you pay. No setup fee. Card payments only.

How it works

1. 1

   Sign up

   Create an account at callmins.com with Google or an email and password. No phone number or SMS code needed.

2. 2

   Add $5 or more by card

   Many Pakistani debit cards have international online payments switched off by default. Turn them on in your bank's app, then pay with the Visa or Mastercard as usual.

3. 3

   Pick a UK or US number

   Open Numbers → Buy, choose United Kingdom (for WhatsApp) or United States, and pick a number. No documents; it usually works within minutes.

4. 4

   Use it on your phone or laptop

   Calls ring and texts arrive in the callmins app for iPhone, Android and Mac, or in any browser. Use the number as your caller ID when you call clients.

FAQ

Can I get a UK or US number while living in Pakistan?

Yes. callmins rents UK, US and Canadian numbers to people anywhere, including Pakistan. You don't need a UK or US address, a foreign SIM or an ID check. Sign up, add at least $5 to your wallet by card, and pick a number. It usually works within minutes.

Which number should I get in Pakistan for WhatsApp?

A UK number. Our carrier's records show callmins UK numbers receiving WhatsApp codes; our US numbers don't receive them. WhatsApp decides which numbers it accepts and can change that, so if the text doesn't arrive in 5 minutes, ask WhatsApp to call you instead: the call rings in the callmins app or browser. Telegram blocks its codes to all virtual numbers, ours included.

How do I pay from Pakistan?

By debit or credit card through Stripe; Apple Pay and Google Pay work where your card supports them. Prices are in US dollars, and the app shows the approximate amount in your currency before you pay. Many Pakistani debit cards have international online payments switched off by default. Turn them on in your bank's app, then pay with the Visa or Mastercard as usual.

Can my clients abroad call me on this number?

Yes. A UK or US number works like any local number for people in the UK, the US and the Gulf: they call it at their normal local rate, and it rings in the callmins app on your phone or in your browser. You can also call them from it, and they see your UK or US number; calls to US mobiles cost $0.017/min.

Can I call family in Pakistan from the same number?

Yes. From a UK number, calls to mobiles in Pakistan cost $0.074/min, paid from your wallet by the minute. There's no monthly plan to buy.

Is it cheaper to pay yearly?

Yes. UK, US and Canadian numbers can be paid yearly for ten months' price: UK $30.00, US $20.00 and Canada $20.00 a year. Monthly is $3.00 for UK and $2.00 for US.

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