Rent a UK number for Bolt
Select Bolt in Noir SMS and choose a United Kingdom (+44) number, or another European country listed for Bolt where you'll ride.
Rides & delivery · Bolt verification
Bolt Verification with a Virtual Number
Bolt is a ride-hailing and mobility app based in Estonia that runs in London and other UK cities and across much of Europe, with scooters and e-bikes in some places. It doesn't operate in the United States. Bolt signs you up and logs you in with your phone number: you type your mobile, Bolt texts a code, and that number becomes your account. Drivers may call or message you through the app if they can't find you at pickup. Noir SMS can receive the verification text on a carrier mobile number reserved for 20 minutes, but it's not the number to ride with.
1,352,764 Bolt numbers in stock · from $0.24
- Code in seconds
- Refund if no SMS
- US · Canada · UK
Quick answer
Yes, a Noir SMS number can receive Bolt's SMS verification code. Bolt operates in the UK and Europe, not the US, so rent a UK number, enter it in the Bolt app and copy the code; no SMS in 20 minutes means a refund. Your phone is also your Bolt login and drivers may call it, so move to your own number before riding.
Bolt number prices
One number, one Bolt verification. Pay only for what you use.
United States574k in stock
Canada580k in stock
United Kingdom199k in stockPrices captured on November 12, 2026. Prices and stock change with demand; the live price is always shown in your dashboard before you buy. Not charged if no SMS arrives.
How to get your Bolt code
Enter it in the Bolt app
Open Bolt, type the rented number on the phone screen and continue. Bolt sends a verification code by text.
Verify and switch before riding
Enter the code from your dashboard and add your email. Update to your own phone before requesting rides so drivers and future codes reach you.
Before you verify Bolt
Your number is your Bolt login
Bolt identifies your account by phone number and texts a code when you sign in on a new device. A rented number is recycled after your verification, so relying on it can lock you out.
Drivers call at pickup
If your driver can't find you, they'll call through Bolt. A Noir SMS number can't receive calls, which can mean a missed ride or a cancellation fee.
Not for driver accounts
Becoming a Bolt driver involves licensing and document checks in your own name. Don't use a temporary number for driver sign-up, payment verification, or a new account after Bolt blocked you; Noir SMS prohibits it.
Noir SMS at a glance
- Number reserved for you
- 20 minutes
- If no SMS arrives
- Automatic refund
- Cancel manually
- After 2 minutes, instant refund
- Receives
- SMS only (no calls)
- Countries
- 190+ in the dashboard
- Deepest stock
- US, Canada, UK
- Payment
- Card or USDT / USDC / SOL from $5
- Deposit bonus
- +5% / +10% / +15% from $20 / $50 / $100
Bolt virtual number: FAQ
Is Bolt available in the United States?
No. Bolt operates in the UK, across Europe and in some other regions, but not in the US. If you're in the US, Uber and Lyft are the main ride-hailing apps. For Bolt in Britain, use a UK number.
Does Bolt accept virtual numbers?
Bolt may reject VoIP and many online numbers. Noir SMS numbers are carrier mobile numbers, so they usually work. If Bolt refuses the number or no code arrives within 20 minutes, the charge is refunded to your balance automatically.
Can I sign up for Bolt before I arrive in the UK?
Yes, that's a common reason to use a temporary UK number: you can create your account and look around before your trip. Once you have a local SIM or roaming set up, update Bolt to that number so drivers can call you.
Why does Bolt send a new code every time I log in?
Bolt uses your phone number as your login and confirms it with a text code on new devices. That's why a rented number isn't a long-term option: once it's recycled, you won't receive those codes.
Can I use a US number for Bolt?
Bolt generally expects a number from a country where it operates, and since it doesn't serve the US, a UK or European number fits better. Choose a country listed for Bolt in the Noir SMS dashboard.
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Create a free account, add funds from $5 and receive your Bolt verification code in under a minute.
Noir SMS is not affiliated with Bolt. Bolt is a trademark of its respective owner. Use virtual numbers only to verify your own accounts and in line with Bolt's terms of service.