Temporary Phone Numbers for Remitly
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for Remitly 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 Remitly
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "Remitly". 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 Remitly verification screen to complete registration.
Benefits of Using a Temporary Phone Number for Remitly
Remitly is a leading global service for international money transfers, making it easier for people to send funds home to their families. To create an account and send money securely, you must complete a verification process that includes your phone number. When your finances are involved, a virtual phone number provides a critical, enhanced layer of security to protect your transactions and your data.
Fortify Your Account Against Financial Fraud
Your Remitly account is a direct line to your finances. Using your everyday phone number can expose you to sophisticated scams like SIM swapping. A dedicated, private virtual number used only for Remitly acts as a high-security key. Because this number is not public knowledge, it makes it incredibly difficult for fraudsters to target your account, providing a powerful defense for your money.
Isolate Your Financial Transactions
It is a crucial security practice to keep your financial services separate from your other online activities. A virtual number allows you to create this isolation. A data breach at a social media or shopping app will not expose the phone number you use to secure your Remitly account, preventing a security issue elsewhere from threatening your ability to send money safely.
Enhance Your Privacy and Discretion
Using a virtual number allows you to receive sensitive One-Time Passwords (OTPs) and transaction alerts with a greater degree of privacy. It ensures your financial activities are not directly linked to the phone number you use for daily life, providing a cleaner, more organized, and ultimately more secure way to support your loved ones across the globe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for Remitly registration. Remitly 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 Remitly account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into Remitly. 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 Remitly. 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 Remitly 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 Remitly 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 Remitly significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.