Free South Africa temp number for SMS verification

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Each page lists the free numbers that received that app's codes in the last 7 days, by country. Counts are codes sent to South Africa numbers this week.

South Africa phone number format

Country code: +27
Mobile number length: 5 to 9 digits after +27
Mobile numbers start with: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8
Pattern: e.g. +27 XX XXX XXXX
Mobile networks: Vodacom, MTN, Telkom Mobile, Cell C, TelAfrica (Wirles Connect) and smaller networks

Inside South Africa, numbers are dialled with a leading 0; leave it out after +27.

Want a South Africa WhatsApp number? See which free numbers received WhatsApp codes this week, and from which countries.

Private South Africa number prices by app

A private number is used by you alone. Its price depends on the app you need the code for:

WhatsAppfrom $0.36
Telegramfrom $0.26
Googlefrom $0.19
Discordfrom $0.17
OpenAIfrom $0.22
Tinderfrom $0.18
Facebookfrom $0.25
LINEfrom $0.45
TikTokfrom $0.18
Snapchatfrom $0.18
Instagramfrom $0.20
WeChatfrom $0.29
Applefrom $0.20
Microsoftfrom $0.47
Xfrom $0.20
QQfrom $0.31
Weibofrom $0.24
Bilibilifrom $0.29

Prices checked on October 30, 2026. The current price is shown before you pay.

Get a private South Africa number from $0.17

Frequently asked questions

What does a South Africa mobile number look like?

It starts with +27, followed by 5 to 9 digits that begin with 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, for example +27 XX XXX XXXX.

Can I keep a South Africa number?

Not a free one: public numbers come and go. A private South Africa number from $0.17 stays yours for the period you buy.

How much is a private South Africa number for WhatsApp or Telegram?

It depends on the app. A private South Africa number for WhatsApp is from $0.36 and for Telegram is from $0.26. The lowest price, from $0.17, is for Discord. Prices for every app are listed above.

Which mobile networks do South Africa numbers belong to?

South Africa mobile number ranges were first given to Vodacom, MTN, Telkom Mobile, Cell C, TelAfrica (Wirles Connect) and smaller networks. People can keep their number when they switch network, so the range only shows where a number started.

Temporary phone numbers in other countries

All free temp numbers by country are on the home page. Below: the most requested countries, marked Popular, and other countries with a page here.