Saudi Arabia Temporary Phone Numbers
How to Receive SMS from Saudi Arabia with SMSFAST
Log in to your account
If you don't have a SMSFAST account, click "Registration" to create one. Otherwise, log in with your existing credentials.
Top up your balance
In the top right corner, click the "+" icon and select your preferred top-up method. Add the desired amount to your account.
Select Saudi Arabia
From the left-hand menu, click "Select country" and then choose "Saudi Arabia".
Select a service
From the list displayed, select the specific service you need and click on it.
Complete your purchase
Click "Buy" and wait a few seconds. We will confirm the purchase and activate your temporary Saudi Arabia number.
- Copy the phone number from the "Number" field and paste it into the service registration form.
- Wait for the verification code to appear in the "Code from SMS" field and use it to activate your service.
- You can also receive SMS messages by clicking the corresponding button in the "Actions" field for your SMS verification.
Why You May Need a Temporary Phone Number from Saudi Arabia (+966)
Saudi Arabia is undergoing a massive digital transformation, with mobile technology at the forefront of its economic and social development. For expatriates, business investors, and visitors to its rapidly modernizing cities, a local Saudi Arabian phone number (+966) is an indispensable tool for communication, digital banking, and accessing various services. A temporary number is the most efficient way to integrate into this dynamic network.
Unlocking Digital Banking and Essential Local Apps
Daily life in Saudi Arabia is increasingly managed through advanced mobile banking and service applications. Digital banking apps from major institutions, such as Al Rajhi Bank, Riyad Bank, or Saudi National Bank (SNB), are crucial for managing finances, making transfers, and conducting secure transactions, often requiring strong SMS verification. Ride-hailing services such as Careem and Uber, along with local platforms like Noon and Jarir for e-commerce, all rely on a local phone number for account creation and security verification. A virtual phone number from Saudi Arabia enables you to receive essential SMS messages, allowing you to set up your account instantly and navigate the country's digital services like a local.
Building Trust and Professional Credibility
For any foreign enterprise or organization establishing a presence in Saudi Arabia, having a local phone number is crucial for building trust and ensuring effective communication. Local partners, clients, and government agencies are significantly more likely to engage with and trust a phone number they recognize as local. For individuals, a temporary number helps arrange appointments, manage online registrations for services, and receive official notifications, all while protecting your primary contact information. It's an innovative, secure solution for seamless interaction in this rapidly evolving and ambitious nation.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Saudi temporary number (+966 code) from SMSFAST is a disposable mobile line that lets you receive SMS verifications online instead of exposing your SIM from STC, Mobily, or Zain. It’s mainly used for privacy, one-time sign-ups, or managing multiple accounts.
Yes. WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal all accept Saudi numbers. Many people activate a second WhatsApp line this way — one for personal use and another for work.
Yes. Food delivery apps such as HungerStation and ride-hailing platforms like Careem often accept SMSFAST numbers for sign-ups and testing.
Yes. Platforms like Google, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter also send OTPs to Saudi numbers. This makes them useful inside or outside the country.
No. Services like STC Pay, Al Rajhi Mobile, or Mada usually require a permanent SIM linked to your ID. A temporary number may get the first OTP, but long-term use isn’t supported.
Freelancers use them to manage client accounts, marketers for testing campaigns, and travelers for quick local sign-ups without buying a SIM — all while keeping their personal number private.