Temporary Phone Numbers for PhonePe
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for PhonePe 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 PhonePe
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "PhonePe". 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 PhonePe verification screen to complete registration.
Benefits of Using a Temporary Phone Number for PhonePe
Engage with the world of digital payments using PhonePe, India's leading financial services app, with an enhanced layer of privacy and security. While your mobile number is fundamental to your PhonePe UPI identity, using a dedicated or temporary number for the initial registration can provide a strategic separation between your financial life and your primary personal contact details, which are often public or semi-public.
Insulate Your Financial Identity
Your primary phone number is often linked to everything from social media to public directories. By using a dedicated virtual number to set up your PhonePe account, you create a layer of insulation. This makes it harder for malicious actors who might find your number online to know that it is also linked to a major financial app, thereby reducing your exposure to targeted social engineering and phishing attacks.
A Secure Channel for Initial Verification
The first step to activating your PhonePe account is a secure SMS verification. A disposable or dedicated virtual number provides a clean, secure channel to receive this initial OTP (One-Time Password). This allows you to set up your account without immediately using the number that you give out to friends, family, and casual acquaintances, adding a layer of control over your financial data from day one.
A Buffer Against Unwanted Financial Spam
Using a dedicated number for your financial apps helps to filter your communications. It ensures that your primary personal line is not cluttered with promotional offers, loan advertisements, or other financial marketing that can arise from having your number in a financial ecosystem. It’s a smart way to keep your financial life organized and your personal line private.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for PhonePe registration. PhonePe 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 PhonePe account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into PhonePe. 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 PhonePe. 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 PhonePe 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 PhonePe 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 PhonePe significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.