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Uber sends a fresh SMS check whenever you sign in from a new phone or country, which gets awkward mid-trip. An additional virtual number is a convenient option for that one confirmation, separate from the line you rely on daily. With 5SIM, choose a number for Uber, receive the SMS online in an active order, then check your dashboard.
Receive SMS online for Uber verification – Virtual Number for SMS Verification
Uber started in 2009 as a way to hail a black car from a phone and grew into a broad transport and delivery app. The same account books rides, orders food and groceries through Uber Eats, arranges parcel delivery, and handles work travel through Uber for Business. An Uber One membership folds in delivery fee waivers and ride credits.
The numbers ran strong through 2026. Gross bookings rose 22% year on year to more than 58 billion dollars in the second quarter, revenue grew 12% to 14.19 billion dollars, and free cash flow over the trailing year passed 10 billion dollars for the first time. The stock still slipped about 5% on the day, as investors weighed Uber's place in the robotaxi race.
Most of the attention sits on self-driving cars. Uber casts itself as the app any robotaxi operator can plug into rather than a builder of the technology, and it has put more than 10 billion dollars behind that, along with an "AV Labs" unit that gathers real rideshare situations to train partners' systems. Deals in the quarter include a WeRide rollout around Zurich and permits for Wayve and Zoox elsewhere.
An Uber account runs on a phone number. Uber sends a one-time SMS at sign-up and asks for another at each fresh sign-in on a device it does not recognise. Someone who would rather keep trip receipts and driver messages off a personal or work line can register with an additional virtual number and take the SMS in a 5SIM order.
How to buy a virtual phone number for Uber
Uber sits in 5SIM's service catalogue like the rest. Select it, choose a country with stock, and the operators list out, each with a price, an available quantity, and an SMS delivery rate.
Buy the number that fits and it lands in your active order right away. Enter it on Uber's verification screen, and the SMS arrives in that same order.
An order you do not use is covered either way. Cancel it for an on-the-spot refund to your 5SIM balance, or let the clock run out and the money returns without a request.
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 Uber
An additional virtual number can be useful with Uber when you are traveling, exploring local services, or completing a supported registration that requires an SMS.
Travel convenience: Useful when you arrive in a new country and need to register with Uber without buying a physical SIM just for the service.
Local access: An available number from the relevant country can be convenient when Uber uses regional registration or service options.
Short-term use: A temporary number can suit a short trip when you only need Uber for a limited period.
Online access: Incoming SMS can be viewed directly in your 5SIM dashboard, so there is no need to manage another physical SIM.
Choice: 5SIM offers numbers from different countries and operators, subject to current availability.
Compare Uber Numbers by Country, Operator and SMS Delivery Rate
Pick Uber and a country on 5SIM, and the operators for that pair appear with a price, a remaining quantity, and a delivery rate beside each one.
Each operator's number sums up its recent orders. A 73% mark for Uber in a country means 73 of the last 100 there received the SMS. With prices close, back the stronger number.
- Price from
- $0.013
- Countries available
- 141
- Operators
- 354
- Best SMS delivery rate
- 100%
England
Virtual66
924 090 pcsPortugal
Virtual51
96 pcsUSA
Virtual51
17 262 pcsGreece
Virtual4
25 000 pcsItaly
Virtual51
97 077 pcsEstonia
Virtual26
28 pcsItaly
Virtual60
97 088 pcsPoland
Virtual58
1171 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 Uber. 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 Uber, 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 Uber account verification.
5SIM offers virtual numbers from many countries. Available options depend on the country, service, and current operator availability.
Popular Countries for Uber Verification
The list below gathers countries that tend to do well for Uber verification on 5SIM. Uber runs in hundreds of cities across dozens of countries, so the pick often comes down to where the account will be used and what has stock.
The countries you see depend on stock that keeps cycling, so an hour from now the list may look different. Land on one and its operators set the price and move the SMS.
Other guides you may need
Buy Virtual Number for Uber
Opening an Uber account for a ride home or an Eats order? Whichever operator 5SIM has in stock hands you a number, and the one-time SMS turns up in that same order.