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Updated: October 202624 services tested17 apps13 countries11 fix-it guides

A German number helps with Amazon.de, eBay Germany, local classifieds and platforms that accept only EU numbers. German mobile numbers start with +49 15, 16 or 17.

Strict apps often reject virtual German numbers. Services with numbers on physical German SIM cards, such as Anosim, get through more often — at a higher price.

Germany number at a glance

Country code+49
Mobile number format+49 15X/16X/17X XXXXXXX
RegionEurope
Best forAmazon.de, eBay Germany, strict EU apps
Services with these numbers18
Often used forAmazon, eBay, Tinder, WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber

When a German number is the right choice

Germany is the default EU country for shopping: Amazon.de, eBay and local classifieds all expect a German or EU mobile number. It's also the main market for physical-SIM services like Anosim.

Because German numbers are in demand, cheap virtual ones get flagged quickly. If a strict app refuses a German number, a physical-SIM German line usually goes through where a VoIP one fails.

Tips for Germany numbers

  • For strict apps, choose a physical-SIM number.
  • German services may ask for a code again on new devices — keep a recovery email.
  • Match the number to the marketplace: amazon.de needs a German or EU number.

Apps people verify with Germany numbers

a AmazonAmazon OTP eBayTemporary Phone Number for eBay Verification TinderVirtual Phone Number for Tinder WhatsAppVirtual Number for WhatsApp TelegramVirtual Number for Telegram ViberViber Number

Germany number FAQ

Do German numbers work for Amazon.de?

Yes for buyer accounts. Sellers need a number they control long-term.

Why are German numbers often rejected?

Many virtual German numbers are VoIP. Physical-SIM numbers pass more often.

What does a German mobile number look like?

+49 15x, 16x or 17x followed by the subscriber number.

If something goes wrong

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Where to buy a Germany number (+49)

Editor's choice for Germany numbers: Tiger SMS. One-time numbers in 260+ countries from $0.001, and you pay only when the SMS arrives — no code, instant refund to your balance. Get a number →
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Tiger SMS

★ 4.9 / 5.0 Editor's choice
Type: One-time and non-VoIP numbers
API: yes · Rentals: no

Tiger SMS sells one-time virtual numbers for SMS verification in 260+ countries and for 200+ services, with 800,000+ numbers available every day. Prices start at $0.001, and you pay only when the SMS arrives: if no code comes, press Cancel and the money goes straight back to your balance.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Non-VoIP numbers
  • SMS verification API
  • Visa & Mastercard
  • PayPal
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2

HeroSMS

★ 4.5 / 5.0 New
Type: Virtual numbers + API
API: yes · Rentals: yes

HeroSMS presents itself as the continuation of SMS-Activate after that service shut down, citing the same infrastructure, an API, a mobile app and numbers in 180+ countries.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
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3

SMSPool

★ 4.3 / 5.0
Type: Non-VoIP numbers, rentals
API: yes · Rentals: yes

An English-language service with a strong pool of US and UK numbers, rentals and an API.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
  • Visa & Mastercard
  • Apple Pay & Google Pay
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
4

5SIM

★ 4.2 / 5.0
Type: Carrier-level numbers
API: no · Rentals: no

Lets you pick a specific mobile carrier inside a country when buying a number.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Cheap SMS verification
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5

SMS-Man

★ 4.1 / 5.0
Type: Virtual numbers
API: yes · Rentals: yes

A long-running service with a large catalog of apps and countries, a mobile app and an API.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
  • USDT & crypto
  • Visa & Mastercard
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
6

Grizzly SMS

★ 4.0 / 5.0
Type: Virtual numbers
API: yes · Rentals: no

An SMS activation service aimed at bulk sign-ups and low prices on popular platforms.

  • Receive SMS online
  • SMS verification API
  • Cheap SMS verification
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
7

OnlineSIM

★ 4.0 / 5.0
Type: Rentals and one-time numbers
API: yes · Rentals: yes

Focused on reliability and long-term number rentals for repeat logins, plus a page of free public numbers.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
8

SMSPVA

★ 4.0 / 5.0
Type: Rentals and one-time numbers
API: yes · Rentals: yes

One of the oldest SMS receiving services, popular with marketers, offering one-time numbers and rentals.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
  • Visa & Mastercard
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
9

PVAPins

★ 3.9 / 5.0
Type: Non-VoIP, rentals
API: no · Rentals: yes

Non-VoIP numbers for one-time codes and rentals, mostly used by English-speaking customers.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • Non-VoIP numbers
  • USDT & crypto
  • Visa & Mastercard
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
10

SMSBower

★ 3.8 / 5.0 New
Type: Virtual numbers
API: no · Rentals: yes

A newer activation service with an API for software and a low entry price.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
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11

365SMS

★ 3.7 / 5.0 New
Type: Virtual numbers
API: yes · Rentals: no

A number and activation service aimed at bulk account registration.

  • Receive SMS online
  • SMS verification API
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
12

SMSHub

★ 3.6 / 5.0
Type: Number marketplace
API: yes · Rentals: no

A marketplace where third-party suppliers provide numbers. Prices are low; quality depends on the supplier.

  • Receive SMS online
  • SMS verification API
  • Cheap SMS verification
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
13

Anosim

★ 3.6 / 5.0
Type: Physical SIM (EU)
API: no · Rentals: yes

A European service with numbers on physical SIM cards, mainly German. Useful for platforms that reject virtual numbers.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • Non-VoIP numbers
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14

Vak-SMS

★ 3.5 / 5.0
Type: Virtual numbers
API: no · Rentals: yes

A service built mainly for Russian-speaking users, with local payment methods.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • Cheap SMS verification
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15

SimSMS

★ 3.5 / 5.0
Type: Virtual numbers
API: yes · Rentals: yes

One of the oldest one-time SMS activation sites. Each number is issued for one service.

  • Receive SMS online
  • Phone number rental
  • SMS verification API
  • Payeer, AdvCash & e-wallets
  • USDT & crypto
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
16

Quackr

★ 3.4 / 5.0 Free
Type: Free and paid numbers
API: no · Rentals: yes

A site with free public numbers and paid private rentals.

  • Free numbers
  • Phone number rental
  • PayPal
  • Visa & Mastercard
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
17

Receive-SMSS

★ 3.0 / 5.0 Free
Type: Free public numbers
API: no · Rentals: no

Free public numbers: every incoming SMS is visible to all visitors.

  • Free numbers
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
18

SMS24

★ 3.0 / 5.0 Free
Type: Free public numbers
API: no · Rentals: no

A list of free public numbers from many countries for receiving SMS online.

  • Free numbers
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS

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