Japan virtual phone number — receive SMS codes
Use a temporary Japan +81 number to receive an SMS verification code when a sign-up asks for a Japanese mobile number.
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Why use a Japan virtual number?
Japan uses country code +81, and mobile numbers have ten digits after it. In domestic format those numbers start with the trunk prefix 0, which is dropped once +81 is in front. Enter +81 once, then the ten digits exactly as they appear in your Japan order.
A Japan number can suit an account or service tied to Japan, a stay in the country, or a second profile kept apart from your own mobile. The Japan number is temporary, not a SIM card or a mobile data plan, and paying more is no guarantee that a service will accept it.
Tip: If you count eleven digits after +81, the domestic 0 is still in front and should be removed.
What you can verify with a Japan number
A Japan number can receive one-time SMS verification codes for hundreds of messaging, social, marketplace and gaming apps — 800+ services in all. Choose the service you need inside the app. If no code arrives, use the replacement, country-switch, or cancellation options shown on the order; an undelivered code is not charged.
Is a Japan virtual number safe to use?
For one-time sign-up codes, yes: the activation is private, so the code is delivered to you in chat and is never published on a public page the way a free shared number is. Two limits are worth knowing. The number is not permanently yours — it returns to the pool once the activation ends, so never set it as the recovery number on an account you intend to keep. And it is not anonymity: the platform still sees your IP address, your device and your payment method, and the code itself passes through our systems and the mobile network to reach you. Treat the code itself as a short-lived secret and never forward it to anyone, however official they sound.
How to get a Japan number
- STEP 1: Top up your walletAdd prepaid credit to your wallet.
- STEP 2: Pick a service + countryChoose the app, then select Japan.
- STEP 3: Get your numberAn available temporary number is assigned to the order; otherwise the order may queue.
- STEP 4: Receive the codeAny code that arrives is forwarded to you automatically.
The price is held when you order a Japan number and charged only when the verification code is delivered. No code, no charge — see our Refund Policy.
Japan numbers — FAQ
How much is a Japan number?
Japan numbers start from $0.40. The exact price depends on the service and live availability, and is always shown before you buy. You are charged only when the verification code is delivered.
Which apps work with a Japan number?
The app lists 800+ services across messaging, social, marketplaces and gaming. Each service decides whether it accepts a virtual number. If no code arrives, use the actions offered on the order, such as replacement, switching country, or cancellation. An undelivered code is not charged.
What if I don't receive the code?
If no code arrives within the activation window, the held amount is released back to your wallet automatically — no code, no charge. If the Japan order is eligible for replacement, that option appears on the order card with its terms.
What is the country dial code for Japan?
The dial code for Japan is +81. Every number we issue for Japan starts with it, and you should enter the number in full international format, including +81, whenever a platform asks for it.
Can I keep a Japan number long term?
An OTP number is temporary. Its expiry is shown in the order. For longer access to the same number, check rental availability and the rental terms.
Why is Japan sometimes out of stock?
Availability is live and depends on real supply for each service. When Japan has no free number for the service you picked, the order queues and keeps hunting rather than failing, and you can cancel a queued order at no cost. If you need a code immediately, pick a country that is in stock right now.