You want a US number to sign up for PayPal, Wise, a US bank, WhatsApp or a work platform. The short answer: the TripoSIM US Virtual Number receives verification codes (OTP SMS) from apps, so you can register and log in with it. This guide shows the apps TripoSIM tested, how to get each code quickly, and what to do if one is slow.
Which apps send codes to the number?
Apps send their verification codes to the TripoSIM number. TripoSIM tested 22 apps from October 3 to 18, 2026, and each one sent its code. The list below shows examples, not a limit: codes from other apps arrive the same way.
| Category | Apps TripoSIM tested |
|---|---|
| Messaging | WhatsApp (October 13, 2026), WhatsApp Business (October 18, 2026), Telegram, Signal |
| Social | Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, LinkedIn, Discord |
| Accounts | Google, Microsoft, Apple ID, Amazon |
| Payments and fintech | PayPal, Wise, Payoneer, Stripe |
| Work platforms | Upwork, Fiverr |
| Travel | Uber, Airbnb |
Apps without a date in brackets were tested on October 3, 2026. Banks are not on the tested list, so there is no test date for them, but their codes reach the number like any other app’s. For WhatsApp in detail, see our WhatsApp number page. For the full list with dates, see the verification research page, or look up one app in the app check.
How do you set up an app with the number?
- Open the TripoSIM app first. Texts arrive over Wi-Fi or mobile data, so make sure you are online and notifications are allowed.
- Pick United States (+1) in the app you are signing up for, then type the 10-digit number with no leading zero.
- Request the code once. It shows up in the TripoSIM app. Copy it into the other app.
- Wait for the timer before you ask again. Repeated requests make the app slow you down.
- Use the voice call option if the app offers “call me instead”. Incoming calls ring in the TripoSIM app.
Never share a code with anyone, including support staff.
What should you do if a code is slow?
Work through these in order.
- Check the number you typed. Enter it in +1 format with the area code and no leading zero.
- Check the sender is in the US or Canada. The number receives texts from US and Canadian senders. Codes from senders in other countries often cannot reach it.
- Open the TripoSIM app and check your connection. Make sure notifications are allowed and the app is up to date.
- Wait for the full countdown, then request one more code.
- Try the voice call option if the service offers it.
- Contact TripoSIM support from the app or its contact page if a code still does not come.
Our guide to receiving texts abroad goes step by step.
What does the TripoSIM number not do?
Know these limits before you link accounts to it:
- Receive-only texts. You can receive texts from US and Canadian senders. Sending or replying by text is not included.
- Not a carrier line. It is an app-based VoIP number in the TripoSIM app, not a US carrier SIM or eSIM.
- Tied to your plan. If your plan ends, the number is kept 30 days (yearly) or 90 days (monthly), then released. A released number can go to someone else, so keep the plan active while accounts use it.
Read how number recycling affects account security before you cancel.
Is it worth buying for verification?
Yes, if you want a US number for your accounts. It receives the codes, and the same number also takes US calls and voicemail. Pick the yearly plan at $100 or the monthly plan at $12.99, and keep it active so every future code reaches you. If you also want to receive texts from US senders such as shops and delivery services, the same number covers that.