AmazonTemporary number for Amazon verification
Amazon asks for a mobile number when you create an account and sends a 6-digit OTP by SMS; the same number later receives sign-in codes on new devices and 2-Step Verification codes. Amazon accepts numbers from most countries, and physical-SIM pools pass its checks most often. With SMS Nitro you get a private number reserved for 20 minutes, type it into the Amazon form and read the code in your dashboard. You pay only if the code arrives; otherwise the automatic refund returns the held amount.
Can I verify Amazon with a temporary number?
Yes. Pick Amazon in the catalog, choose a country (United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India, Canada have the best recent results), enter the number in the app and read the 6-digit code in your dashboard. The number is reserved for 20 minutes and you are charged only when the SMS arrives. Amazon accepts numbers from most countries; physical-SIM pools pass the strictest checks. Numbers for Amazon are unlimited and never run out.
- Availability
- Unlimited: Amazon numbers never run out, available 24/7
- Price
- From $0.07 per code (Kenya, last snapshot)
- Code format
- 6 digits by SMS (the app may also offer a voice call: request the SMS)
- VoIP numbers
- Sometimes rejected: physical SIM recommended
- Number reserved for
- 20 minutes
- Billing
- Only when the code arrives; automatic refund otherwise
- Best countries
- United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India, Canada
Amazon number prices by country
Fixed public prices per delivered code. Logged in, you see the live price and success rate before confirming.
| Country | Code | Price per code |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | +254 | $0.07 |
| Vietnam | +84 | $0.08 |
| Indonesia | +62 | $0.13 |
| Argentina | +54 | $0.13 |
| Philippines | +63 | $0.17 |
| United Kingdom | +44 | $0.17 |
| Netherlands | +31 | $0.20 |
| Morocco | +212 | $0.21 |
| Thailand | +66 | $0.23 |
| Malaysia | +60 | $0.24 |
| South Africa | +27 | $0.24 |
| Israel | +972 | $0.25 |
Prices snapshot from 2026-10-31. Charged only when the SMS arrives.
Best countries for this app
How to get a Amazon verification code
Choose Amazon in the catalog
Pick a country; the price is shown before you confirm.
Enter the number in the app
Select the country code and type the number in Amazon's sign-up or verification screen.
Read the 6-digit code
It appears in your dashboard within seconds of being sent.
Pay only if it arrives
No SMS within 20 minutes means the amount returns to your balance.
Why use a temporary number for Amazon?
- Open a second Amazon account for a business, a household or a reseller project without using your personal mobile.
- Register on a foreign marketplace (amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.de) with a number from that country.
- Keep your personal number off an account that stores delivery addresses and payment cards.
- Test checkout and account flows on a marketplace you sell on, with a dedicated buyer login.
Best countries for Amazon verification
Amazon runs separate marketplaces, so match the number to the store: a US number for amazon.com, a UK number for amazon.co.uk, a German number for amazon.de. The catalog lists 31 countries for Amazon; the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, India and Canada give the best results. All of the cheapest Amazon pools are physical SIM: $0.07 in Kenya, $0.08 in Vietnam and $0.17 in the United Kingdom at the last price snapshot. Physical-SIM numbers pass Amazon's stricter checks at sign-in and checkout.
Tips to keep the Amazon account
- Create the account with an email address as the login ID so you can sign in by email after the 20-minute window closes.
- If Amazon offers to call you with the OTP, choose the text message option; SMS Nitro numbers receive SMS only.
- Enter the number without the country code in Amazon's form and pick the matching country flag; the dial code is added automatically.
- If you enable 2-Step Verification, set an authenticator app as the preferred method and finish the setup while the number is still active.
If Amazon rejects the number or the code is slow
- Invalid mobile number → the number was typed with the dial code twice or under the wrong flag; re-enter only the national part and check the country selector.
- OTP never arrives after 'Resend OTP' → cancel the activation in your dashboard (the held amount comes back automatically) and take a physical-SIM number from the same country.
- Mobile number already in use → the number is attached to an existing Amazon login; request a fresh number from the catalog instead of reusing one from an earlier order.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amazon accept temporary phone numbers for verification?
Yes. Amazon sends its 6-digit OTP to any mobile number that can receive SMS, and the catalog marks physical-SIM countries that pass its checks most often. Amazon accepts numbers from most countries; use a physical-SIM pool from the marketplace's country for the best result.
Why does Amazon ask for a phone number at sign-up?
Amazon uses the mobile number as a login ID and as the channel for OTP codes when you sign in from a new device, change payment details or enable 2-Step Verification. On most marketplaces you can register with an email address and add the phone only when Amazon asks for OTP verification.
How long does the Amazon SMS code take to arrive?
Usually under a minute. The number stays reserved for 20 minutes, so you have time to press 'Resend OTP' once. If nothing arrives in that window, the activation closes with an automatic refund to your balance and you can take a number from another country.
Can I still sign in to Amazon after the temporary number expires?
Yes, if your login ID is an email address and you know the password. Amazon asks for a phone OTP mainly on new devices or after unusual sign-ins; when 2-Step Verification uses an authenticator app, Amazon takes the app code instead of SMS. Keep the recovery options current.
Which country should I choose for an Amazon verification number?
The country of the marketplace you shop or sell on: United States for amazon.com, United Kingdom for amazon.co.uk, Germany for amazon.de, India for amazon.in, Canada for amazon.ca. All five are listed as best for Amazon. The cheapest options at the last price snapshot were Kenya at $0.07 and Vietnam at $0.08.
How much does a temporary number for Amazon cost?
From $0.07 per delivered code in Kenya at the last price snapshot; physical-SIM pools and strict countries cost more. The exact price for Amazon is shown before you confirm and is frozen until the SMS arrives.
How long is the number reserved for Amazon?
20 minutes. During that time the number is yours alone and every SMS from Amazon appears in your dashboard. You pay only when the first code arrives.
What if the Amazon code never arrives?
You are not charged. The held amount returns to your balance automatically and you can take another number for Amazon, from the same or a different country, right away.
Does Amazon accept virtual numbers?
Often, but not always. Amazon accepts virtual numbers from most countries; when it refuses one, a physical-SIM country passes.
Can I receive a second Amazon code on the same number?
Yes, while the number is active, at no extra cost. Ask Amazon to resend and read the new SMS in the same dashboard row; the latest code is the valid one.
Does Amazon see my real phone number?
No. Amazon only sees the temporary number you typed. Your personal number is never shared, and the SMS is read in your SMS Nitro dashboard, not on your phone.
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