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USA flag US Number for Verification: Where to Get One

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

A US number is what most American services expect: Walmart, Amazon.com, eBay, Uber Eats, banks and dating apps. It is also the most requested country on WhatsApp and Telegram, so stock moves fast.

The main trap with US numbers is VoIP. Google Voice, TextNow and most free US numbers are internet lines, and many apps check the line type before sending a code. For strict sign-ups, pick a non-VoIP number from a mobile carrier.

USA number at a glance

Country code+1
Mobile number format+1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX
RegionNorth America
Best forUS apps, marketplaces, dating apps
Services with these numbers23
Often used forWalmart, Amazon, eBay, Uber Eats, Tinder, Bumble

When a US number is the right choice

Pick a US number when the app itself is American and checks where you are: Walmart, Ticketmaster, Uber Eats and most US dating apps fall into this group. For global messengers like WhatsApp or Telegram, a US number works but costs more than other countries, so it only pays off if you specifically need a +1 contact.

Non-VoIP matters more in the US than anywhere else, because the biggest free number providers — Google Voice and TextNow — are VoIP, and American apps learned to filter them first.

Tips for USA numbers

  • Search "free USA phone number" and you'll find public numbers — anyone can read the code, so use them only for tests.
  • The area code rarely matters for verification; the line type does.
  • If an app says "this number can't be used", switch to a non-VoIP number instead of another VoIP one.

Apps people verify with USA numbers

W WalmartPhone Number for Walmart Verificationa AmazonAmazon OTP eBayTemporary Phone Number for eBay Verification Uber EatsTemporary Phone Number for Uber Eats TinderVirtual Phone Number for TinderB BumbleBumble Verification With a Separate Phone Number TicketmasterTicketmaster Verification Code on a Virtual Number Google / GmailCreate a Gmail Account Without Your Phone Number WhatsAppVirtual Number for WhatsApp TelegramVirtual Number for Telegram DiscordDiscord Phone Verification With a Temporary Number InstagramInstagram Without a Phone Number FacebookFacebook Not Sending Code? Verify With a Virtual Number Google Messages"Google Is Verifying Your Number for Chat Features"AI ChatGPT / OpenAIPhone Number for ChatGPT and OpenAI Verification

USA number FAQ

Can I get a free US phone number for verification?

Yes — TextNow, Google Voice and public number sites. But free US numbers are VoIP or shared, and most major apps reject them. A paid one-time number costs a few cents.

What is a non-VoIP US number?

A number issued by a US mobile carrier rather than an internet phone service. Apps that block VoIP accept it. See non-VoIP numbers.

Why do US numbers cost more than other countries?

Demand is high — American apps and marketplaces require them — and non-VoIP US lines are expensive to source.

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Where to buy a USA number (+1)

Editor's choice for USA 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
Get a number Read review Tiger SMS FAQ
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
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
3

TextVerified

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

A US service focused on non-VoIP American numbers for verification, with single-use codes and rentals.

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

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
5

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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6

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
7

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
8

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
9

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
10

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
11

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
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
12

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
13

Tellabot

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

A US service for receiving verification codes on American numbers, with an API and webhooks. You pay only after the SMS arrives.

  • Receive SMS online
  • SMS verification API
  • Non-VoIP numbers
  • USDT & crypto
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
14

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
15

Hushed

★ 3.6 / 5.0
Type: Second phone number app
API: no · Rentals: yes

A subscription app that gives you a second US, Canadian or UK number for calls and texts.

  • Phone number rental
  • Second number apps
  • Visa & Mastercard
  • Apple Pay & Google Pay
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
16

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
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
17

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
18

Burner

★ 3.5 / 5.0
Type: Second number app (US)
API: no · Rentals: yes

A US app for disposable calling and texting numbers on a subscription.

  • Phone number rental
  • Second number apps
  • Visa & Mastercard
  • Apple Pay & Google Pay
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
19

TextNow

★ 3.4 / 5.0
Type: Free US number (app)
API: no · Rentals: no

A free, ad-supported VoIP number in the US. It works for calls, but many sites refuse it for verification.

  • Free numbers
  • Second number apps
  • Visa & Mastercard
  • Apple Pay & Google Pay
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
20

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
21

Google Voice

★ 3.4 / 5.0
Type: VoIP number (US)
API: no · Rentals: no

Google's calling and texting number, mainly for US residents. It was not built for anonymous verification.

  • Free numbers
  • Second number apps
  • Visa & Mastercard
Get a number Read review Compare with Tiger SMS
22

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
23

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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