A Second Phone Number for Verification Codes

SMS Falcon gives you a second phone number for one job: receiving the verification code an app texts you.
It costs from $0.01, needs no app, SIM or contract, and doesn't make calls.
Delivery runs at 90–98% on every service, refunded automatically if the code never arrives.

from $0.01
per number, by app and country
No app, no SIM
the code shows in your account
Automatic refund
when no code arrives
  • Number right after payment
  • No subscription
  • Card or crypto from US$5

Get a second number

Countries are sorted from the cheapest for the app you choose.

$2.51 for one second number

Buy this number
Example of what you'll see

Your WhatsApp code is 518 204.

Code received.
If it never arrives, the charge is refunded automatically.

One number, built for codes, not calls

Most people who search for a second number want one of two things: a second line to talk on, or a second number to sign up with.
SMS Falcon is the second kind.

Second-line apps, eSIM or a verification number?

Three honest options for a second phone number.
Each one is the best pick for a different job.

Second-line appeSIM second lineSMS Falcon numberSMS Falcon rental
CallsYesYesNoNo
Texting backYesYesNoNo
Receives verification codesOften, but many apps refuse VoIP numbersYesYesYes
How long you keep itWhile you subscribeWhile you pay the planAbout 20 minutesThe rental period
What you needAn app, often a local number to sign upA phone that supports eSIMNothing to installNothing to install
Best forA second line for calls and chatsA real second line from a carrierOne sign-up or login codeCodes again and again

Second-line apps usually give out internet-phone (VoIP) numbers, which strict apps refuse; SMS Falcon numbers come from mobile operator ranges. Why VoIP numbers get rejected.

When a real second line is the better choice

When a verification number is the better choice

A second number for WhatsApp

WhatsApp lets two accounts live in one app, but each one needs its own number.
A second number for WhatsApp from SMS Falcon costs from $0.32, and Telegram from $0.27.

Verify the new number by SMS, then switch between both accounts from WhatsApp's settings.
The WhatsApp page lists every country and its price.

Get your second number in four steps

  1. 1

    Choose the app

    The one that will send the code, such as WhatsApp or Telegram.

  2. 2

    Choose the country

    The list sorts from the cheapest for that app.

  3. 3

    Pay

    Card or crypto from US$5; accounts in Brazil pay by Pix or crypto.
    The number is yours right after payment.

  4. 4

    Read the code

    Type the number in the app; the code shows up in your account.
    No code, no charge.

Need the same number again later?
A rented number keeps it for days or weeks.

A second number with SMS Falcon in one table

PriceFrom $0.01, set by app and country
Delivery90–98% on every service
What it doesReceives SMS verification codes
What it doesn't doCalls or texting back
How longAbout 20 minutes per number, or longer with a rental
If the code doesn't arriveAutomatic refund to your balance
PaymentCard or crypto from US$5; accounts in Brazil pay by Pix (from R$15) or crypto

Get your second number now

No app to install and no plan to cancel.
Pick the app, pay, read the code.

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Second phone number FAQ

What is a second phone number for?

Most often for opening a second account on an app, or for signing up without giving away your personal number.
SMS Falcon numbers do that by receiving the verification code.

Can I make calls from this second number?

No.
SMS Falcon numbers receive text messages only.
For calls, use a second-line app or an eSIM.

Is this a second-line app?

No.
There's nothing to install and no line to keep: you get a number in your account long enough to receive one verification code.

Can I get a second number just for WhatsApp?

Yes, from $0.32.
Verify it in WhatsApp, then use Add account to run both accounts in the same app.

How is this different from an eSIM with two numbers?

An eSIM gives you a full second line from a carrier, with calls and a monthly plan.
An SMS Falcon number only receives verification codes, with no plan.

Do I need to install a second phone number app?

No.
The code shows up in your SMS Falcon account in the browser.

Can I keep the same second number for months?

A single number lasts one verification.
To keep a number longer, rent one for 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days.

What if the code sent to my second number doesn't arrive?

The charge goes back to your balance automatically when the number expires without a code.

Can I use a second number for business texting?

No.
It can't send texts.
For two-way business messages you need a real line or a business messaging service.

Which countries can my second number come from?

156+ countries.
Prices change by app and country, and the picker shows the cheapest first.

Is a second number from a second-line app accepted everywhere?

Not always.
Many second-line apps hand out VoIP numbers, which strict apps refuse.
SMS Falcon numbers come from mobile operator ranges.

Can one second number verify several apps?

One number covers one verification.
Buy one per app, or rent a number if you'll use it more than once.