How to Receive SMS for PayPal Verification

<p>PayPal uses SMS verification for security purposes. Virtual numbers can help you verify your PayPal account without using your personal phone.</p><h2>PayPal Phone Verification Scenarios</h2><p>PayPal asks for SMS verification when: creating a new account, adding a phone number, logging in from unknown device, sending large payments, or enabling 2FA.</p><h2>Using Virtual Numbers with PayPal</h2><p>Our virtual numbers work with PayPal in most countries. Select PayPal as the service, choose your country, and purchase a number.</p><h2>Tips for PayPal Verification</h2><p>Use the same country as your PayPal account. US PayPal accounts work best with US virtual numbers. Verify immediately after purchasing the number.</p>