Frequently asked questions

NumberFlare gives startups and businesses virtual phone numbers that work in the browser — make and receive calls, get SMS in a shared inbox, and receive one-time passcodes in 200+ countries. Everything is paid from a prepaid USD wallet.

United States, Canada and Puerto Rico numbers are instant and self-serve. Numbers in the UK, most of Europe and Australia are available on request, because local rules require an address and identity check before activation.

No. Calling works in any modern browser on desktop or mobile. You can also forward calls to your own phone and receive voicemail.

You see the price for the service and country before you buy. If no code arrives inside the 20-minute window, the full amount is refunded to your wallet automatically.

Top up your wallet by card or with USDT/USDC. For crypto, send the exact amount shown — including decimals — on the network you selected so it can be matched and credited.

Receiving SMS works immediately. Sending business texts to US numbers requires carrier business-texting (A2P 10DLC) registration, which our team helps you complete.

A number renews at the same plan and price from your wallet. If the wallet can't cover the renewal, the number is released after it expires. You can release a number at any time.

Accounts are verified by email, support two-factor authentication, and payments are monitored with automatic fraud protection that locks suspicious activity.