Temporary Phone Numbers for Discover Hong Kong
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for Discover Hong Kong Through SMSFAST
To make a purchase and receive SMS online:Log in to your account
Either create a new account by clicking "Registration" or log in if you already have one.
Fund your balance
In the top right corner, click "+" and choose a convenient top-up method. Add the amount you need.
Select Discover Hong Kong
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "Discover Hong Kong". Then, choose your region from the list.
Purchase a number
Click "Buy" and wait a few seconds for your temporary number to be purchased and activated.
Get the number
Copy the phone number from the "Number" field to activate the service.
Enter the code
Wait for the one-time password (OTP) to appear in the "Code from SMS" field, then enter it in the Discover Hong Kong verification screen to complete registration.
Benefits of Using a Temporary Phone Number for Discover Hong Kong
The Discover Hong Kong app is the official guide from the Hong Kong Tourism Board, offering valuable information on attractions, events, and travel planning. To use certain features or receive updates, you may be asked to register with a phone number. For any traveler, a temporary phone number is a smart way to plan your trip without creating a permanent data trail.
Protect Your Privacy While You Travel
A virtual number allows you to access all the app's features without linking your travel plans to your primary, home-country phone number. This adds a layer of privacy to your trip, ensuring your personal contact details are not stored long-term in a tourism database.
Avoid Post-Trip Marketing Spam
After your trip is over, you may not want to receive ongoing promotional messages about future events or travel deals in Hong Kong. A temporary number is perfect for this. It allows you to receive any essential notifications while you are planning or on your trip, but protects you from being added to a long-term marketing list, keeping your personal phone line clean once you've returned home.
Travel with Greater Security
Using a temporary number is a good security practice for any traveler. It minimizes the exposure of your primary phone number, which is likely tied to your bank and other sensitive accounts. It’s a simple, proactive step to ensure that your journey is not only memorable but also digitally secure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for Discover Hong Kong registration. Discover Hong Kong requires a phone number for account creation, and our virtual numbers provide a reliable way to receive the SMS verification code.
Yes, you can. SMSFAST allows you to rent multiple virtual numbers, meaning you can use a unique number for each Discover Hong Kong account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into Discover Hong Kong. Also, ensure the number you used is still active and within its valid time frame.
If the issue persists, the number might have been flagged by Discover Hong Kong. In such cases, we recommend simply renting a new temporary phone number and repeating the registration process.
There may be a slight delay in network delivery at times. Please give it a minute or two.
- Request resend: On the Discover Hong Kong interface, look for the option to resend the code. This often prompts a new SMS message to be sent to your number.
- Ensure you are actively viewing the SMSFAST interface for the specific virtual number you rented, as the SMS message will appear there.
If the code still doesn't arrive after a resend attempt, the temporary number might be experiencing an issue with that specific service. We recommend canceling the current number (if no SMS has been received, you typically won't be charged) and renting a new disposable number from SMSFAST.
A number is valid for up to 20 minutes for SMS verification purposes. This ensures you have enough time to receive your verification code and complete the registration.
Yes, we provide real, non-VoIP numbers from local SIM cards. You can use to register on a variety of services.
No, you generally cannot reuse the same temporary number for Discover Hong Kong registration. It is designed for one-time SMS verification. If you need to register another account, you'll require a new code from a new virtual number.
Yes, it is safe. Using SMSFAST numbers for services like Discover Hong Kong significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.