Temporary number for Blizzard / Battle.net verification
Blizzard asks for a phone number on Battle.net for Phone Notifications and SMS Protect, which Overwatch 2 and recent Call of Duty titles on PC require on many accounts. Blizzard sends a 6-digit code by SMS and states that VoIP numbers are not supported, so only physical-SIM lines pass. One number can be linked to one Battle.net account at a time. SMS Nitro reserves a physical-SIM number for 20 minutes; read the code in your dashboard and pay only if the code arrives, otherwise the refund is automatic.
Can I verify Blizzard / Battle.net with a temporary number?
Yes. Pick Blizzard / Battle.net in the catalog, choose a country (United States, United Kingdom, Germany 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. Blizzard / Battle.net rejects most VoIP numbers, so choose a country marked physical SIM. Numbers for Blizzard / Battle.net are unlimited and never run out.
- Availability
- Unlimited: Blizzard / Battle.net numbers never run out, available 24/7
- Price
- From $0.05 per code (Argentina, last snapshot)
- Code format
- 6 digits by SMS
- VoIP numbers
- Usually rejected: use physical SIM
- Number reserved for
- 20 minutes
- Billing
- Only when the code arrives; automatic refund otherwise
- Best countries
- United States, United Kingdom, Germany
Blizzard / Battle.net 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | +54 | $0.05 |
| Indonesia | +62 | $0.07 |
| United Kingdom | +44 | $0.10 |
| Italy | +39 | $0.10 |
| Netherlands | +31 | $0.10 |
| United States | +1 | $0.13 |
| Philippines | +63 | $0.13 |
| Canada | +1 | $0.17 |
| Portugal | +351 | $0.18 |
| Kenya | +254 | $0.18 |
| France | +33 | $0.19 |
| Sweden | +46 | $0.20 |
Prices snapshot from 2026-10-31. Charged only when the SMS arrives.
Best countries for this app
How to get a Blizzard / Battle.net verification code
Choose Blizzard / Battle.net 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 Blizzard / Battle.net'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 Blizzard / Battle.net?
- Play Overwatch 2 or Call of Duty on PC on a second Battle.net account without giving Blizzard your personal number.
- Esports teams and coaches managing practice accounts that each need their own SMS Protect number.
- Keep your personal mobile off an account you stream from publicly.
- Developers using the Battle.net API with test accounts that need Phone Notifications.
Best countries for Blizzard / Battle.net verification
Blizzard accepts numbers from outside the account's region, but it checks the line type, so pick a physical-SIM pool. SMS Nitro lists the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany as best for Blizzard / Battle.net. The catalog covers 31 countries, with unlimited numbers that never run out. Lowest physical-SIM prices at the last price snapshot: $0.05 in Argentina, $0.07 in Indonesia and $0.10 in the United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands; the United States was $0.13.
Tips to keep the Blizzard / Battle.net account
- Set up the Battle.net Authenticator in the Battle.net Mobile app right after the SMS step; it secures logins and replaces SMS codes.
- Keep the Blizzard account email verified; account recovery goes through email plus the authenticator, not only SMS.
- Battle.net asks you to choose the country first and then type the national number; drop any leading zero.
- Once SMS Protect is on, leave the number alone: removing it means games that require SMS Protect will ask for a number again.
If Blizzard / Battle.net rejects the number or the code is slow
- 'This phone number is not supported' → Blizzard blocks VoIP and some prepaid lines. Choose a physical-SIM number from the United States, the United Kingdom or Germany; if no code arrived, nothing was charged.
- 'This phone number is already in use on another Battle.net account' → Blizzard allows one account per number. Order a different number.
- Code not received → Battle.net allows a resend after a short wait; try once. If nothing comes within the 20 minutes, the held amount returns automatically and you can order another country.
Frequently asked questions
Does Battle.net require a phone number?
Not to create a Blizzard account, but Overwatch 2 and recent Call of Duty titles on PC require SMS Protect on many accounts, and Phone Notifications is part of some recovery flows. Blizzard sends a 6-digit SMS code to the linked number.
Does Blizzard accept VoIP numbers for SMS Protect?
No. Blizzard says VoIP and prepaid numbers are not supported for Phone Notifications. Use a physical-SIM number; SMS Nitro marks the pool on every product and lists the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany as best for Blizzard.
Can I use a temporary number from SMS Nitro for Blizzard / Battle.net?
Yes. Buy a physical-SIM number, enter it under Account Settings > Phone Notifications, read the 6-digit code in your dashboard and confirm. The number is reserved for 20 minutes; you pay only if the code arrives.
What happens to SMS Protect when the temporary number expires?
The account stays linked. Blizzard checks that a number is on file; it does not send an SMS each time you launch a game. Install the Battle.net Authenticator and keep your email verified so logins and recovery never depend on the number.
How much does a Blizzard verification number cost?
At the last price snapshot, $0.05 in Argentina, $0.07 in Indonesia, $0.10 in the United Kingdom, Italy and the Netherlands and $0.13 in the United States. All of these are physical-SIM lines.
How much does a temporary number for Blizzard / Battle.net cost?
From $0.05 per delivered code in Argentina at the last price snapshot; physical-SIM pools and strict countries cost more. The exact price for Blizzard / Battle.net is shown before you confirm and is frozen until the SMS arrives.
How long is the number reserved for Blizzard / Battle.net?
20 minutes. During that time the number is yours alone and every SMS from Blizzard / Battle.net appears in your dashboard. You pay only when the first code arrives.
What if the Blizzard / Battle.net code never arrives?
You are not charged. The held amount returns to your balance automatically and you can take another number for Blizzard / Battle.net, from the same or a different country, right away.
Does Blizzard / Battle.net accept virtual numbers?
Rarely. Blizzard / Battle.net checks the carrier behind the number and refuses most VoIP ranges, so pick a country marked physical SIM; those are real carrier lines.
Can I receive a second Blizzard / Battle.net code on the same number?
Yes, while the number is active, at no extra cost. Ask Blizzard / Battle.net to resend and read the new SMS in the same dashboard row; the latest code is the valid one.
Does Blizzard / Battle.net see my real phone number?
No. Blizzard / Battle.net 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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