Temporary Phone Numbers for Stripe
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for Stripe 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 Stripe
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "Stripe". 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 Stripe verification screen to complete registration.
Benefits of Using a Temporary Phone Number for Stripe
Enhanced Security for Business Operations
For businesses using Stripe, securing payment processing is critical. When linking a phone number to your Stripe account for verification or two-factor authentication (2FA), a temporary phone number adds an invaluable layer of protection. It prevents your primary, long-term business or personal phone number from being directly exposed to potential data breaches or phishing attempts. You can securely receive SMS messages containing OTPs for logins, payout confirmations, and other critical alerts on a disposable phone. This means that even if the virtual number is somehow compromised, your main phone number remains safe and untraceable, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access to your payment gateway.
Protecting Business and Personal Privacy
Your phone number is a key piece of contact information, often collected and used for various purposes. By opting for a temporary phone number for Stripe, you maintain a higher degree of privacy for your business or personal contact details. You can get SMS online for the initial account setup and ongoing verification without permanently associating your private number with your payment processing activities. This prevents your business or personal phone number from being logged in various databases or potentially shared with third parties. It allows you to manage your financial services discreetly, ensuring that your core contact information is not widely disseminated and you don't receive unwanted promotional text messages or calls.
Streamlined Account Verification and Compliance
Stripe frequently requires SMS verification for various actions, from account creation to processing certain transactions, as part of its compliance measures. A temporary number simplifies this process. You can easily receive SMS containing the necessary OTP to complete these verification steps quickly and efficiently. This provides flexible account access without exposing your primary contact details. The convenience of receiving SMS messages instantly on your virtual number ensures that you can manage your Stripe account smoothly and securely, while keeping your permanent phone number separate from your payment processing infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for Stripe registration. Stripe 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 Stripe account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into Stripe. 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 Stripe. 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 Stripe 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 Stripe 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 Stripe significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.