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Virtual Number for Uber Verification

Uber asks for a mobile number when you create a rider account and sends a four-digit code to confirm it. That number then becomes part of how you use Uber: drivers and couriers can call or text you through Uber's anonymized system during a trip or Uber Eats order, and Uber may text codes when you sign in on a new device. Noir SMS can handle the initial verification text with a carrier mobile number reserved for 20 minutes. Because the number is temporary and SMS-only, it only makes sense if you'll switch to your own number before you rely on rides.

  • Code in seconds
  • Refund if no SMS
  • US · Canada · UK

Quick answer

Yes, a Noir SMS number can receive Uber's sign-up verification code: rent a US, UK or Canada number for Uber, enter it in the app, and copy the code from your dashboard, with an automatic refund if no SMS arrives in 20 minutes. But Uber uses your number for driver calls and support, and our numbers can't receive calls, so it's a poor fit for an everyday rider account.

Uber number prices

One number, one Uber verification. Pay only for what you use.

Prices captured on October 6, 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 Uber code

STEP 01

Rent a number for Uber

Choose Uber in the Noir SMS dashboard and pick a US, Canada or UK number. It's reserved for 20 minutes.

STEP 02

Enter it in the Uber app

Open Uber, start creating a rider account, enter the number with +1 or +44, and Uber sends a four-digit code.

STEP 03

Verify, then update your contact number

Copy the code from your dashboard into Uber. Before taking regular trips, change the phone number in your account to one that can receive calls.

Before you verify Uber

Drivers need to reach you

During a pickup, your driver may call you through Uber's masked line, for instance if they can't find you. A Noir SMS number can't receive calls and is recycled after verification, so missed contact could mean a cancelled trip or a fee.

Sign-in codes go to your number

Uber may text a code when you log in on a new phone or when something looks unusual. Once a rented number is gone, those codes won't reach you, so add your own number and keep your email current.

Rider accounts only

Driver and courier sign-up involves identity documents and background checks, and those must use your real details and your own phone. Never use a virtual number for payment, identity checks, or to get around an Uber account deactivation.

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)
Main countries
US, Canada, UK
Other countries
190+ in the dashboard
Payment
Card, from $5, no subscription
Deposit bonus
+5% / +10% / +15% from $20 / $50 / $100

Uber virtual number: FAQ

Can I use Uber with a virtual number?

You can verify an Uber rider account with a Noir SMS number, since it's a carrier mobile number that can receive Uber's SMS code. For actually riding, though, Uber expects a number where drivers and support can reach you by phone. Our numbers are SMS-only and temporary, so switch to your own number afterward.

Why does Uber need my phone number at all?

Uber uses your number to verify your account, send sign-in codes, and let drivers or couriers contact you during a trip or delivery through a masked number. It's also used for safety features and support. That's why a long-term, callable number matters more on Uber than on most apps.

Will a Noir SMS number work for Uber Eats too?

Uber Eats uses the same Uber account, so the verification is the same SMS code. The same caveat applies: couriers may need to call you about your delivery, and a Noir SMS number can't take calls. If you only need to receive the code, it works; for regular orders, use your own number.

What if Uber doesn't send the code?

Wait a minute, then use the app's option to resend the code; you can request another SMS while your Noir SMS number is active. If nothing arrives within the 20-minute window, the rental is refunded to your balance automatically. You can also cancel manually two minutes after purchase for an instant refund.

Can I use a temporary number to sign up as an Uber driver?

We don't recommend it and it isn't an acceptable use. Driver and delivery partner onboarding includes identity verification and background checks, and Uber uses your number for ongoing trip communication. Using a virtual number for identity checks or to return after deactivation violates Uber's terms and our policy.

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