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Get a real UK phone number instantly. Receive SMS from WhatsApp, Google, Uber, Telegram & more — no SIM card needed, activate in seconds.

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Choose Your Plan — UK

All plans include instant activation, full SMS reception, and a dedicated UK number.

$ 4 .67 / mo

$56.00 billed year

Lowest monthly rate Auto-renews yearly Full SMS reception Cancel anytime from dashboard

$ 12 .50 / mo

No long-term commitment Renews every month Full SMS reception Manage from your dashboard

Works With Popular Apps & Services

Use your UK number to verify accounts on all major platforms.

WhatsApp SMS verify

Booking.com Stays

Google 2FA & OTP

Facebook Account setup

Telegram Registration

Instagram New account

Twitter / X Verification

Uber Driver/Rider

Amazon OTP & orders

Airbnb Host verify

PayPal Account verify

+ hundreds More apps

How to Get a Virtual Number in UK

Ready in under 2 minutes

Choose a plan

Pick a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual subscription that fits your use case and budget.

Pay securely

Complete checkout with your preferred payment method. Your account balance can also be used.

Number activates instantly

Your UK number appears in your dashboard immediately after payment — no waiting.

Receive SMS online

All incoming messages appear in your inbox. Use the number for verifications, alerts, and business communications.

Why Get a UK Virtual Number?

Common use cases for travellers and businesses

Privacy & Anonymity

Keep your personal SIM private. Use a dedicated UK number for registrations, classifieds, or travel apps.

Business Presence

Establish a local UK presence without opening a local office or buying a physical SIM.

Account Verification

Receive OTP and verification codes from any app or website that requires a UK phone number.

Travellers

Heading to UK? Activate a local number before you land to avoid roaming charges and stay reachable.

App Development & Testing

Test SMS workflows and 2FA flows with a real UK number — no extra hardware required.

Cost Savings

Virtual numbers cost a fraction of physical SIM plans. Pay only for the duration you need.

UK Virtual Phone Number — Complete Guide

A UK virtual phone number is a cloud-based number with a real UK dialling prefix. Unlike a physical SIM, it is provisioned entirely online and managed through your Tourist eSIM dashboard. You can receive SMS messages, OTPs, and verification codes from WhatsApp, Google, Facebook, Telegram, Instagram, and thousands of platforms that send to UK numbers.

Who needs a UK virtual number?

Frequent travellers use a UK virtual number to stay reachable without expensive roaming. Freelancers and remote workers keep a local business contact. Developers test SMS-based 2FA with a real UK number. Anyone who values privacy uses one to shield their personal SIM from high-traffic apps and services.

How it works

Activation takes under two minutes: choose a subscription plan, complete checkout, and your UK number appears in your dashboard immediately. All incoming SMS messages are displayed in real time in your inbox. Auto-renew can be toggled on or off at any time.

Subscription plans explained

We offer daily, weekly, monthly, and annual plans for UK virtual numbers. Daily plans suit one-time verifications. Monthly plans are ideal for ongoing personal or business use. Annual plans give the lowest effective monthly cost — best for a permanent UK presence.

Frequently Asked Questions

UK virtual numbers — everything you need to know

What is a UK virtual phone number?

It is a cloud-hosted phone number with a real UK country code. It receives SMS messages and is managed entirely online — no physical SIM required.

How quickly is the UK number activated?

Instantly. After payment is confirmed, the number appears in your Tourist eSIM dashboard within seconds and is ready to receive SMS.

Can I use the UK number for WhatsApp or travel apps verification?

Yes. Your UK virtual number can receive OTPs and SMS verification codes from WhatsApp, Google, Facebook, Telegram, Instagram, Twitter/X, Uber, Amazon, and most other platforms that support UK phone numbers.

Does it work for WhatsApp account setup?

Yes. Enter your UK virtual number during WhatsApp sign-up, then read the OTP from your Tourist eSIM dashboard — exactly as you would with a physical SIM.

Can I verify ride-hailing or delivery apps?

Yes. Most ride-hailing and delivery platforms accept UK phone numbers for account verification. Enter the virtual number, receive the SMS code in your dashboard, and confirm your account.

What subscription lengths are available?

We currently offer: year, month. Choose the plan that best fits your need.

What is the difference between monthly and yearly plans?

Monthly plans offer flexibility with no long-term commitment — ideal for short-term needs. Yearly plans lock in a lower monthly rate and are best for ongoing business or personal use. You can see the exact savings in the pricing section above.

Does the number support voice calls?

Tourist eSIM virtual numbers are SMS-enabled. Voice call capability depends on the active provider plan and may not be available in all regions.

How do I cancel or disable auto-renew?

Log into your dashboard, navigate to My Numbers, open the number detail page, and toggle auto-renew off at any time before the renewal date.

Is my personal number kept private?

Yes. The UK virtual number acts as a shield for your real number. Services only see your virtual number, keeping your personal SIM private.

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Instant activation · Works with WhatsApp, Google, Uber & more · No SIM card