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Before ShopBack lets a new account start earning cashback, it asks for SMS verification during signup. That single step is where an additional virtual number comes in handy, kept apart from the phone you use daily. 5SIM has available options ready to buy: pick one, receive the SMS online inside your active order, then check it from your dashboard.
Receive SMS online for ShopBack verification – Virtual Number for SMS Verification
ShopBack works on a simple principle: click through to a retailer, buy something you were already going to buy, and get a share of what the retailer would have paid in advertising or affiliate fees sent back to you as real cash. It's the same rebate mechanic behind Rakuten and similar cashback platforms, applied across thousands of partner retailers and paid out to a bank account or PayPal rather than locked inside app credit.
The company has scaled that idea across a genuinely wide footprint, running in more than a dozen markets across Asia-Pacific with a US launch that brought exclusive Amazon cashback alongside deals from major retailers most American shoppers already use. It crossed a billion dollars in cumulative cashback paid out to users worldwide in early 2026, a milestone that took over a decade of steady growth to reach.
That growth translated into real financial validation: ShopBack reached unicorn status in February 2026, backed by a roster of investors that includes some of the same firms behind other major consumer platforms in the region. A newer partnership putting its name on a college football stadium gate shows how far the brand has traveled from its original browser-extension roots.
Setting up an account confirms a phone number by SMS as part of standard registration. Someone opening a ShopBack account they'd rather keep off their everyday number can run that verification step through an additional virtual number instead.
How to buy a virtual phone number for ShopBack
Look up ShopBack on 5SIM and settle on a country that's actually stocked with numbers for it. The operators tied to that pairing show up next, each carrying its own price, available quantity, and SMS delivery rate.
Buy the number that fits and it lands in your active order right away. Enter it on ShopBack's verification screen, and the SMS arrives in that same order.
If the SMS never shows up, cancelling the active order sends the cost back to your 5SIM balance at once, and letting it run out instead does the same without any extra step.
Top Up your Balance
Add funds to your balance via any of the payment methods offered by our website; to access them, click on the profile icon, then click "Top up balance".
Choose a Purchase Method
Manual Buy:
• Choose the country and operator yourself. This option gives you full control over the purchase.
Smart Buy:
• The fastest option. Simply choose a service, and we’ll automatically select the country and operator with the best SMS delivery rate.
Select a Service
In the left panel you can choose the service you need, may it be a website or an app, which you can receive an SMS for. If the service you need is not listed, try using the service "Other". You can also reorganize the list and choose country first.
Select a Country
It is recommended to choose the countries and operators with high SMS delivery rates—check out the sections "Statistics" and "Prices" to find the best options for the service you need.
Select an Operator and Click "Buy"
Apply the Phone Number that You Received
• Press the copy button near the phone number, then paste the number where required.
If necessary:
• Click "Cancel" if you do not wish to continue the process of receiving SMS.
• Click "Ban" if the number has already been used.
If you didn't receive an SMS, you will be refunded automaticallyrarely it may take up to 15 minutes
Receive an SMS
Once you purchase a virtual number, you can receive unlimited SMS messages for a certain website or app within 5-30 minutes. If a SMS is not delivered within five minutes, in some cases the order will be canceled automatically. Some service/country/operator combos can provide you with only one SMS message. Click here to learn more about SMS delivery.
If there’s an error that you cannot solve yourself, contact our support.
Pros of using temp numbers for ShopBack
A temporary number can be a practical option with ShopBack when you are shopping, traveling, or using a supported regional service that requests an SMS.
Regional shopping: An available country-specific number can be useful when using ShopBack in a market where registration depends on location.
Travel: Helpful when you are abroad and need to access a supported ShopBack registration without purchasing another physical SIM.
Convenience: You can handle the SMS step for ShopBack online instead of arranging a separate mobile connection.
Flexible choice: Different countries and operators may be available, so you can choose from the options shown at the time of purchase.
Simple access: The number and incoming SMS are managed through your 5SIM dashboard.
Compare ShopBack Numbers by Country, Operator and SMS Delivery Rate
Pick ShopBack and a country on 5SIM, and the operators serving that pairing show up with a price, a remaining quantity, and a delivery rate attached to each row.
The figure sums up recent outcomes, not a forecast: a 69% rate for ShopBack through a given country and operator means 69 of its last 100 orders ended with the SMS actually showing up. Between two operators priced closely, that recent count is worth trusting.
- Price from
- $0.128
- Countries available
- 6
- Operators
- 13
- Best SMS delivery rate
- 100%
Australia
Virtual60
8553 pcsGermany
Virtual51
220 pcsHong Kong
Virtual54
72 863 pcsUSA
Virtual63
10 556 pcsAustralia
Virtual59
8553 pcsAustralia
Virtual51
8553 pcsUSA
Virtual51
19 746 pcsCanada
Virtual8
45 217 pcsLive data from the 5SIM Statistics — prices, stock and SMS delivery rates change through the day.
FAQ
Yes. Virtual numbers can be used for legitimate personal and online tasks, including registering with supported services such as ShopBack. They can also be a convenient way to use an additional phone number for a specific purpose.
SMS delivery time can vary depending on the service, country, and mobile operator. If the expected SMS does not arrive, the cost of the number is automatically returned to your 5SIM balance after the order is completed. You can then try another available number or operator.
No. Temporary numbers are intended for a specific task and cannot be reused after the order has been completed. If you need an additional number for another task, you will need to purchase a new number.
SMS delivery can vary depending on the country and mobile operator. You can check the available options and SMS delivery statistics on 5SIM to choose a suitable number for your needs. You can also use Smart Buy to make the selection easier. Simply choose ShopBack, and Smart Buy will automatically select an available country and operator with the highest SMS delivery rating among the available options. You can also set a maximum price to stay within your budget.
No. Each temporary number is designed for one ShopBack account verification.
5SIM offers virtual numbers from many countries. Available options depend on the country, service, and current operator availability.
Popular Countries for ShopBack Verification
Below is a list of countries that tend to work well for ShopBack verification through 5SIM. Since ShopBack runs across a wide stretch of Asia-Pacific markets, the right country usually depends on where the account is actually meant to track purchases.
Countries here reflect what's in stock at this moment, not a fixed pecking order, since availability turns over continuously through the day. The operators beneath whichever one you pick carry the numbers that actually settle delivery.
Other guides you may need
Buy Virtual Number for ShopBack
Setting up ShopBack to start earning cashback? Whatever's currently in stock on 5SIM works, and the SMS lands inside that same order.