Temporary Phone Numbers for Mercari
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for Mercari 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 Mercari
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "Mercari". 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 Mercari verification screen to complete registration.
Buy and Sell Safely on Mercari with a Virtual Phone Number
Mercari is a popular and rapidly growing online marketplace that allows people to sell and buy a wide variety of new and used items. To maintain a trusted and safe community for its users, Mercari requires phone verification to create an account. Using a temporary phone number is a smart and simple way to protect your privacy while you declutter or discover new treasures.
Protect Your Privacy from Other Users
On a peer-to-peer platform like Mercari, you are directly interacting with other individuals. A virtual phone number allows you to register and manage your account without exposing your personal phone number to the public. This is crucial for preventing unwanted contact, spam, or harassment from buyers or sellers outside of the Mercari messaging system.
Secure Your Account and Your Earnings
Your Mercari account holds your listings, your ratings, and, most importantly, your earnings from sales. A disposable phone number adds an important layer of security, making it more difficult for anyone to hijack your account through phone-based recovery methods. This helps protect your hard-earned money and your reputation as a trusted seller on the platform.
A Smarter Way to Engage in E-Commerce
Using a virtual number for the initial SMS verification allows you to control your communications and keep your marketplace activities separate from your personal life. It’s a simple step that ensures you can enjoy finding great deals and making extra money without compromising your personal data, leading to a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for Mercari registration. Mercari 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 Mercari account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into Mercari. 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 Mercari. 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 Mercari 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 Mercari 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 Mercari significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.