South Africa Temporary Phone Number
Receive SMS verification codes on a real South Africa mobile number (+27) — SIM-backed, not VoIP, so it works with apps that reject virtual numbers. Verify WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and the other services listed below while your personal number stays private.
From $0.23 per code on South Africa numbers at the last update
Before you buy a South Africa number
- Typing the number into the app
- When the app you are signing up to asks for your phone number, pick South Africa (+27) as the country, then type the rest of the number we give you: the 9 digits after +27.
- Where you connect from
- Many apps will not send a code when your connection looks like it comes from another country. If yours does not arrive, connect through a South Africa VPN server and ask for the code again.
- Where codes arrive reliably
- Delivery is rated high here, at a lower price than in most countries, for eBay ($0.38), Discord ($0.24) and Bolt ($0.28).
- Where codes often fail
- Delivery is rated limited here, under 60% of codes arriving, for Apple. Gabon is rated high for Apple ($0.28).
Services on South Africa numbers
Prices and availability at the last update, and how often codes actually arrive.
| Service | Price | Delivery | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbnb In stock | $0.41 | Highnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Badoo In stock | $0.34 | Highnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Baidu In stock | $0.30 | Highnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Bolt In stock | $0.28 | Highnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Amazon In stock | $0.28 | Goodnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Bumble In stock | $0.32 | Goodnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Apple In stock | $0.30 | Limitednetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Aliexpress In stock | $0.43 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Claude In stock | $0.28 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Deliveroo In stock | $0.51 | Highnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Discord In stock | $0.24 | Highnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| DoorDash In stock | $0.44 | Highnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
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| Service | Price | Delivery | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay In stock | $0.38 | Highnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Shopee In stock | $0.46 | Highnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Yahoo In stock | $0.29 | Highnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Facebook In stock | $0.33 | Goodnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Signal In stock | $0.28 | Goodnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Twitter In stock | $0.24 | Goodnetwork estimate | In stock | Get number |
| Fiverr In stock | $0.44 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Google/Gmail In stock | $0.31 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Grab In stock | $0.27 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Instagram In stock | $0.28 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| KakaoTalk In stock | $0.35 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Line In stock | $0.39 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| LinkedIn In stock | $0.32 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Lyft In stock | $0.44 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Microsoft In stock | $0.28 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Naver In stock | $0.33 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Netflix In stock | $0.34 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| OpenAI In stock | $0.30 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Pinterest In stock | $0.44 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| ProtonMail In stock | $0.37 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Snapchat In stock | $0.27 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Spotify In stock | $0.35 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Steam In stock | $0.37 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Telegram In stock | $0.92 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| TikTok/Douyin In stock | $0.23 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Twitch In stock | $0.34 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Uber In stock | $0.28 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Upwork In stock | $0.44 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Viber In stock | $0.28 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Vinted In stock | $0.43 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| WeChat In stock | $0.77 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| WhatsApp In stock | $1.01 | Not measured yet | In stock | Get number |
| Reddit Out of stock | — | Not measured yet | Out of stock |
94% of 200+ — measured on GhostSMS activations in the last 30 days: the share that received their code, and roughly how many activations that is. Shown once a service has at least 8.
High · Good · Limited — an estimate from our supply network where we haven't measured enough yet. High is 85% or more, Good 60–85%, Limited under 60%.
Updated just now. If no code arrives, you get a full refund automatically.
South Africa number FAQ
How do I get a South Africa phone number for SMS verification?
Create a GhostSMS account, choose South Africa (+27) from the country list, and select the service you want to verify. Your number is issued instantly and incoming SMS appear in your dashboard in real time.
Are these real South Africa numbers or VoIP numbers?
Real mobile numbers on physical SIM cards — not VoIP. Apps like WhatsApp and Telegram routinely reject VoIP numbers; SIM-backed South Africa numbers pass verification the same way a number in a local phone would.
How much does a temporary South Africa number cost?
One-time South Africa numbers start at $0.21 per verification.
What format do South Africa numbers use?
South Africa numbers use the country code +27 and follow the format +27 XX XXX XXXX. Services recognize them as regular South Africa mobile numbers.
What happens if I don't receive an SMS on my South Africa number?
If no code arrives on a one-time number before it expires (about 20 minutes), its cost goes back to your balance automatically. No support ticket needed.