Temporary Phone Numbers for SBI Card
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for SBI Card 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 SBI Card
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "SBI Card". 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 SBI Card verification screen to complete registration.
Benefits of Using a Temporary Phone Number with Your SBI Card
Your SBI Card is one of India's most popular credit cards, and your registered phone number is a critical part of its security for receiving OTPs and alerts. While you must use your real number for the primary account, you are often prompted to use it for secondary, third-party services like partner offers, contests, or linked loyalty programs. A temporary phone number is the perfect tool for taking advantage of these perks without exposing your primary number.
Protect Your Critical Bank-Registered Number
Your main SBI Card number should be one of your most protected pieces of information. When you sign up for a partner offer (e.g., a discount on a shopping website), using a virtual number is the safest choice. It allows you to redeem the perk without giving your crucial, bank-linked phone number to a third party, protecting it from spam and, more importantly, from being targeted by fraudsters.
Avoid Marketing Spam from Third-Party Partners
When you use your SBI Card for a special promotion, your number can be added to the marketing list of that partner company. A temporary number acts as a firewall. It lets you get the discount or offer while ensuring that all follow-up marketing from that partner goes to a separate line, not your primary phone, keeping your inbox clean.
Enhance Your Overall Financial Security
By using a virtual number for all non-essential, card-related sign-ups, you create a smart security habit. You minimize the number of companies that have your primary phone number, which reduces your overall risk profile. This compartmentalization is a key strategy for keeping your main SBI Card account as secure as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for SBI Card registration. SBI Card 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 SBI Card account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into SBI Card. 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 SBI Card. 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 SBI Card 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 SBI Card 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 SBI Card significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.