Uber · Delivery & Rides
Uber virtual number: a permanent number for Uber rides and deliveries
Uber verifies both rider and driver accounts by SMS worldwide, and sends trip confirmations, driver contact details and Uber Eats order updates to the number on file. A permanent number suits an account that, for most people, stays active indefinitely.
Written and maintained by the VNumbr team · Last updated 24 September 2026
Key points
- Uber 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 Uber codes still arrive.
- Permanent numbers start from about $3.99/mo; a one-off OTP number for Uber from about $0.54.
- Numbers come from real mobile carriers, but each app decides what it accepts.
Why a permanent number suits Uber
Drivers keep an independent account number
A dedicated number lets a driver register with Uber apart from a personal SIM, useful when also driving or delivering for other platforms.
Trip and delivery updates keep arriving
Ride confirmations, driver messages and Uber Eats status updates all reach the number registered on the account.
Recovery holds up over years of use
Whether you ride occasionally or drive full-time, SMS-based account recovery only works while the number is still yours.
How Uber verification works
Delivery and ride apps such as Uber rely on your phone number to link your account to orders, to let drivers contact you and to send trip or delivery updates. Verification by SMS happens at signup and when you log in on a new device.
Because the number is used for real-world logistics, it needs to be one you can actually receive messages on, in the country where you use the service.
Who this is for: Travellers and residents who want a local number for one market, and drivers or couriers who keep app accounts separate from a personal phone.
Set up Uber in four steps
- 1
Pick a country and plan
Choose the country you ride or drive in and a monthly or yearly term.
- 2
Pay in crypto
Cryptomus, NOWPayments, or wallet balance.
- 3
Verify your Uber account
Enter it at signup or account recovery.
- 4
Read the code from your dashboard
It shows up in your VNumbr inbox seconds later.
Permanent or OTP number for Uber?
| Permanent number for Uber | OTP number for Uber | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Monthly or yearly plan | Once per activation |
| Price | Flat, yearly is cheapest per month | From $0.54 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 Uber account you will keep | A one-off Uber signup |
| Refund | See refund policy | Full refund if cancelled before an SMS arrives |
Uber is available as a single-use OTP number in 141 countries right now. Choose OTP only when you are certain you will never need another code from the account.
Keeping your Uber account secure
- Only share codes inside the app.
- Check the driver and vehicle details before starting a trip.
- Keep the number updated in your profile.
- Use in-app calling where available.
Uber 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.
- 6These apps are strongly country-specific. Choose a number from the market where you use the app.
- 7Driver and courier accounts can require additional local documents.
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
Uber's driver verification is typically stricter than rider verification and can include local licensing checks beyond just the phone number. A real carrier number is the safer starting point everywhere Uber operates.
- 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 Uber
Only need Uber once?
A permanent number above is for keeping this Uber account long-term. For a single verification code instead, VNumbr also sells OTP numbers billed per activation.
Using VNumbr with Uber: 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 Uber, 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 Uber 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.
Uber number: common questions
Can I use this number to drive for Uber?
Driver accounts verify by SMS the same way rider accounts do, though driving also requires separate local licensing steps outside VNumbr's control.
Does the number need to match the country I ride in?
It's recommended, since Uber's local requirements and driver onboarding are organized by country.
What if my number lapses?
Update Uber with a new one first — once released, the old number stops receiving trip and order updates.
Do I need my own phone number to use Uber?
No. Uber 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 Uber 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 Uber starts from about $0.54.
How fast does the Uber 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 Uber?
Choose the country that matches where the account or audience is based, or the country Uber expects for your region. If it makes no difference, compare monthly prices.
A number for Uber, ready in moments.
Pay in crypto or from your wallet balance, and keep it for as long as you renew.