Temporary number for Badoo verification
Badoo lets you register with a phone number, an email or a social login, and asks for a 6-digit SMS code when you choose the phone route or when it wants to confirm an existing profile. There is no call option. Badoo accepts most carrier numbers and some virtual ranges; a physical-SIM number is the reliable choice. Your login afterwards is the number or email plus the password you set, so the account does not depend on the number staying live. SMS Nitro keeps the number reserved for 20 minutes and you pay only if the code arrives.
Can I verify Badoo with a temporary number?
Yes. Pick Badoo in the catalog, choose a country (United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, Spain 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. Badoo accepts numbers from most countries; physical-SIM pools pass the strictest checks. Numbers for Badoo are unlimited and never run out.
- Availability
- Unlimited: Badoo numbers never run out, available 24/7
- Price
- From $0.12 per code (United Kingdom, last snapshot)
- Code format
- 6 digits by 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, Brazil, Spain
Badoo 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 |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | +44 | $0.12 |
| United States | +1 | $0.13 |
| Canada | +1 | $0.13 |
| Netherlands | +31 | $0.20 |
| Brazil | +55 | $0.22 |
| Poland | +48 | $0.22 |
| Australia | +61 | $0.26 |
Prices snapshot from 2026-10-31. Charged only when the SMS arrives.
Best countries for this app
How to get a Badoo verification code
Choose Badoo 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 Badoo'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 Badoo?
- Meet people on Badoo in Brazil, Spain or the United Kingdom without handing a dating app your everyday number.
- Confirm a profile Badoo has asked to verify by phone after a period of inactivity.
- Sign up while abroad or after moving, before your local SIM is active.
- Keep the number family and work use out of a service that messages you about matches.
Best countries for Badoo verification
Badoo verification is available in 7 countries on SMS Nitro, with unlimited numbers, all from physical-SIM pools. The United Kingdom, the United States and Canada were the cheapest Badoo options at $0.12 to $0.13 at the last price snapshot; the Netherlands was $0.20 and Brazil and Poland $0.22. The United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Spain are Badoo's strongest markets, so a number from one of them matches the audience Badoo expects. Badoo places you by GPS, so the number's country does not decide who appears in your feed.
Tips to keep the Badoo account
- Set the password during sign-up and add an email in Settings; from then on Badoo logs you in with email or number plus password, so the expired number is not an obstacle.
- Complete Badoo's photo verification in the same session; it is the check Badoo values most and it does not involve the phone number.
- Pick the country in Badoo's selector and type the national number without the dialing code.
- Keep the app installed and logged in; Badoo rarely asks for a new SMS unless you sign out everywhere.
If Badoo rejects the number or the code is slow
- 'Invalid phone number' → the country selected in Badoo does not match the number, or the range is virtual; correct the selector and prefer a physical-SIM country.
- Badoo says the phone number is already registered → one account per number; take a fresh number and leave the old reservation to its automatic refund.
- SMS does not arrive within a few minutes → do not start over; keep the Badoo screen open and wait. If nothing lands by the end of the 20-minute reservation, the amount returns to your balance and you can try another country.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sign up for Badoo with a temporary number?
Yes. Choose Badoo and one of the 7 listed countries on SMS Nitro, enter the number in Badoo and read the code in your dashboard. The number is reserved for 20 minutes, you pay only if the code arrives, and a failed attempt is refunded automatically.
Does Badoo need my phone number to log in later?
No, if you set a password and add an email. Badoo accepts email or phone number as the username with that password, and stays logged in on your device. The temporary number is needed once for the code; add the email during the first 20 minutes to be safe.
Why is Badoo offered in fewer countries than other apps?
Because SMS Nitro lists only the countries that pass Badoo's checks: 7 at the moment, all physical SIM with unlimited numbers. The United Kingdom at $0.12 and the United States and Canada at $0.13 at the last price snapshot are the cheapest of them.
Is Badoo the same as Bumble for phone verification?
Both belong to Bumble Inc., but the flows differ. Badoo allows email or social sign-up with a phone added later and tolerates some virtual numbers; Bumble requires a phone on the first screen and rejects VoIP. Both send a 6-digit code by SMS only.
What does Badoo do with the phone number?
Badoo uses it to confirm that a person is behind the profile and as an optional login name. The number is not shown on your profile. Badoo's photo verification is a separate step and does not use the number, so the number's only job is receiving the 6-digit code.
How much does a temporary number for Badoo cost?
From $0.12 per delivered code in United Kingdom at the last price snapshot; physical-SIM pools and strict countries cost more. The exact price for Badoo is shown before you confirm and is frozen until the SMS arrives.
How long is the number reserved for Badoo?
20 minutes. During that time the number is yours alone and every SMS from Badoo appears in your dashboard. You pay only when the first code arrives.
What if the Badoo code never arrives?
You are not charged. The held amount returns to your balance automatically and you can take another number for Badoo, from the same or a different country, right away.
Does Badoo accept virtual numbers?
Often, but not always. Badoo accepts virtual numbers from most countries; when it refuses one, a physical-SIM country passes.
Can I receive a second Badoo code on the same number?
Yes, while the number is active, at no extra cost. Ask Badoo to resend and read the new SMS in the same dashboard row; the latest code is the valid one.
Does Badoo see my real phone number?
No. Badoo 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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