Temporary Phone Numbers for WorldRemit
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for WorldRemit 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 WorldRemit
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "WorldRemit". 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 WorldRemit verification screen to complete registration.
Benefits of Using a Temporary Phone Number for WorldRemit
WorldRemit is a leading global service for international money transfers, allowing you to send funds quickly and securely to friends and family abroad. Creating an account involves a mandatory phone number verification to protect your transactions. Given the sensitive nature of financial services, the security of every piece of your data is paramount. Using a virtual phone number provides a critical, additional layer of security to safeguard your WorldRemit account and your money.
Strengthen Your Defense Against Account Takeover
Your primary phone number is often your weakest link in security. It can be targeted by criminals through "SIM swap" fraud to intercept verification codes and gain control of your financial apps. By using a private virtual number—one that is not public knowledge and is used exclusively for WorldRemit—you make your account a much harder target. This isolates your financial activities from your public-facing contact details, significantly boosting your security.
Isolate Your Financial Data
It is a wise security practice to keep your financial services separate from your other online activities. Your personal number is likely connected to dozens of social media, shopping, and entertainment apps, each with varying security levels. A data breach on any of those platforms could expose your number. Using a dedicated virtual number for WorldRemit ensures your financial security isn't compromised by a lapse in an unrelated service, effectively building a firewall around your money transfers.
Enhance Your Personal Privacy
While WorldRemit is a secure platform, minimizing your digital footprint is always a good idea. A virtual number allows you to receive the necessary OTP to verify your account without linking it to your primary personal or business line. This step ensures your core contact information remains private, giving you peace of mind that your financial activities are handled with an extra measure of discretion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, our numbers are specifically designed for WorldRemit registration. WorldRemit 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 WorldRemit account.
First, double-check that you've copied the SMS code precisely as it appeared in your SMSFAST account and entered it correctly into WorldRemit. 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 WorldRemit. 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 WorldRemit 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 WorldRemit 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 WorldRemit significantly enhances your privacy and security. This allows you to avoid exposing your personal number.