Temporary Phone Numbers for FloatMe
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for FloatMe 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
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "FloatMe." 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 verification screen to complete registration.
Benefits of Using a Temporary Phone Number for FloatMe
FloatMe is a US-based financial app that provides small, interest-free cash advances ("Floats") to help members avoid bank overdraft fees. To sign up and access these funds, you need to link your bank account and verify your identity with a phone number. For any financial service like this, a temporary phone number is a crucial tool for protecting your financial privacy.
Safeguard Your Financial Privacy
Requesting a cash advance is a confidential financial matter. A virtual number allows you to go through the FloatMe registration process without linking this sensitive financial activity to your primary, lifelong phone number. It provides an essential layer of discretion and helps protect you from your financial situation being exposed or tracked by data brokers.
Protect Yourself from Targeted Marketing
Once you use a cash advance service, your number can be identified as a potential lead for other credit or loan-based products. This can lead to unwanted marketing calls and messages. A temporary number acts as a shield, allowing you to use FloatMe for its intended purpose while protecting your personal line from being targeted by other financial marketers.
Enhance Your Account Security
Using a virtual number for your financial apps adds a layer of security. It compartmentalizes your FloatMe account from your other online activities. This means that if your personal number is ever compromised through another service, it doesn't create a direct security risk for the app that is connected to your bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for FloatMe registration. FloatMe 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 FloatMe account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into FloatMe. 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 FloatMe. 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 FloatMe 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 FloatMe 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 FloatMe significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.