Badoo · Dating
Badoo virtual number: a permanent number for Badoo, kept apart from your own
Badoo verifies every new account by SMS and can ask again if it sees suspicious activity or a new device. Dating apps are also one of the categories where keeping your real personal number off the platform matters most — matches and strangers shouldn't end up with a direct line to your everyday phone.
Written and maintained by the VNumbr team · Last updated 24 September 2026
Key points
- Badoo sends a one-time SMS code to verify and later to re-check your account.
- A permanent number stays yours while you renew, so later Badoo codes still arrive.
- Permanent numbers start from about $3.99/mo; a one-off OTP number for Badoo from about $0.72.
- Numbers come from real mobile carriers, but each app decides what it accepts.
Why a permanent number suits Badoo
Your real number stays private
Badoo's own verification never has to touch the SIM your friends and work contacts use, so nothing you share in-app can be traced back to your personal line.
Re-verification doesn't lock you out
Suspicious-activity checks and new-device logins can trigger a fresh code months after signup — only reachable if the number is still assigned to you.
Walk away without losing your main number
Deleting or abandoning a Badoo profile never risks your everyday number, since it was never used there in the first place.
How Badoo verification works
Dating apps like Badoo verify every new profile by SMS to limit fake accounts and repeat offenders, and can ask again after a new device or a flagged login. The number is stored with the profile and used for recovery.
Dating is the category where keeping your real number private matters most, because the platform is built around messaging people you have not met. Using a separate number keeps that verification away from your everyday contacts.
Who this is for: People who want dating profiles verified without giving out their main number.
Set up Badoo in four steps
- 1
Pick a country and plan
Choose the country and a monthly or yearly plan.
- 2
Pay in crypto
Cryptomus, NOWPayments, or wallet balance.
- 3
Register on Badoo with the number
Enter it at signup and request the SMS code.
- 4
Read the code in your VNumbr inbox
Enter it back into Badoo to finish verifying.
Permanent or OTP number for Badoo?
| Permanent number for Badoo | OTP number for Badoo | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Monthly or yearly plan | Once per activation |
| Price | Flat, yearly is cheapest per month | From $0.72 per code |
| Codes it can receive | Unlimited SMS | One code |
| Later sign-ins and recovery | Keeps working while you renew | Released after use |
| Best for | A Badoo account you will keep | A one-off Badoo signup |
| Refund | See refund policy | Full refund if cancelled before an SMS arrives |
Badoo is available as a single-use OTP number in 9 countries right now. Choose OTP only when you are certain you will never need another code from the account.
Keeping your Badoo account secure
- Do not share your real number until you trust the other person.
- Meet in public places and tell someone your plans.
- Use the app's own messaging until you are comfortable.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Badoo code not arriving? Check this
- 1Wait a couple of minutes. Most codes arrive within seconds, but carriers and apps can delay them.
- 2Check the number was entered with the correct country code and no extra digits.
- 3Request the code again only after the app allows it. Repeated requests can trigger a temporary block.
- 4Confirm the message is not a voice call option. VNumbr numbers receive SMS only.
- 5Look in your VNumbr inbox first. It shows every message in real time.
- 6Apps can limit how many profiles a number verifies.
- 7Recently banned numbers may be refused.
How VNumbr works
Choose a country
Pick where the number should be based. The prefix tells apps where you are.
Pay in crypto or wallet
Cryptomus, NOWPayments or your balance. Email-only signup, no ID.
Use it for verification
Enter the number where the app asks and request the SMS code.
Read it in your inbox
Messages appear in your dashboard in real time and through the API.
Worth knowing
Badoo can restrict how many profiles it links to one number and may decline numbers it flags as high-risk. Real carrier numbers clear these checks far more often than VoIP ranges.
- Real carrier numbers, not VoIP or temporary lines
- Pay by crypto or wallet balance
- Your number stays private — never shared with the carrier or other third parties
- Monthly or yearly plans, yearly is cheapest per month
Choose a country for Badoo
Only need Badoo once?
A permanent number above is for keeping this Badoo account long-term. For a single verification code instead, VNumbr also sells OTP numbers billed per activation.
Using VNumbr with Badoo: what to expect
A VNumbr number is a permanent line allocated on a real mobile network and assigned to your account. You choose the country, pick a monthly or yearly plan and pay in cryptocurrency or from your wallet balance. Once payment is confirmed the number is activated automatically, and every text message sent to it, including a verification code from Badoo, appears in your dashboard inbox in real time.
The number stays yours for as long as you keep it renewed. You can switch on auto-renew from your wallet balance so it never lapses, which matters for Badoo because sign-in checks and account recovery can ask for a fresh code months or years after you first registered. Yearly plans work out cheaper per month, and the price shown across the site is always that lower per-month figure.
Your privacy matters to us. VNumbr does not share your data with third parties or with the mobile network operator, and the messages in your inbox are visible only to you. If you want the most private checkout available, pay through one of the cryptocurrency gateways. Card and PayPal payments are planned for a later release. If anything looks wrong with an order, open a ticket from the Support page or email [email protected] and we will help.
Badoo number: common questions
Will Badoo know this is a virtual number?
It's allocated from a genuine mobile carrier range, not a VoIP pool, so it looks like an ordinary mobile number to Badoo's checks.
Can I keep the same number if I take a break from the app?
Yes, as long as you keep renewing it — Badoo doesn't need to be reinstalled or reverified just because you were inactive.
Does the number receive calls Badoo might place?
No, VNumbr numbers are built for SMS only; Badoo's own verification is SMS-based so this doesn't affect it.
Do I need my own phone number to use Badoo?
No. Badoo only needs a number that can receive an SMS, so a VNumbr number can stand in for your personal SIM. Each app still decides which numbers it accepts.
How much does a number for Badoo cost?
Permanent numbers start from about $3.99 per month on the yearly plan, and prices vary by country. A single-use OTP number for Badoo starts from about $0.72.
How fast does the Badoo code arrive?
Codes normally appear in your dashboard within seconds of the app sending them. If nothing arrives after a couple of minutes, wait for the app's resend timer and try again.
Which country should I pick for Badoo?
Choose the country that matches where the account or audience is based, or the country Badoo expects for your region. If it makes no difference, compare monthly prices.
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Pay in crypto or from your wallet balance, and keep it for as long as you renew.