Quick answer: To buy a Turkish phone number, sign up on sms.tc, add balance, select the service and Turkey on the SMS Activation page and click Buy Number. The number is assigned to you instantly. Get a one-time number for a single verification code and a rental number for accounts you will keep using. Prices start from a few cents depending on the service and stock, and you are not charged if the code does not arrive. +90 stock varies; if the service accepts them, you can choose a number from another country too.
Buy a Turkish Phone Number: What Are You Actually Buying?
When you buy a Turkish phone number online, you do not get a SIM card or a subscription registered to your ID. What you buy is the right to read verification SMS sent to a +90 number over the internet, for a set period. That makes a virtual phone number ideal for app sign-ups and verification codes, and a poor fit for making calls, e-Devlet (Turkey's e-Government portal) or banking.
This is useful if you are a foreigner, expat or traveler who needs a +90 number for a Turkish app but does not want to buy and register a local SIM. For what a +90 virtual line is and where it can be used, see our Turkey virtual number guide.
Which Number Should You Buy?
| Question | One-time number | Rental number |
|---|---|---|
| How many codes will you receive? | One | More than one |
| For how long? | About 20 minutes | Days to weeks, renewable |
| Will you sign in to the account again? | No, or rarely | Yes |
| Price | From a few cents | Higher, depends on the period |
| Where to buy | SMS Activation | Rental numbers |
The rule is simple: if you will verify the account once and forget about it, buy a one-time number. If the same number will need to receive codes again later, buy a rental number.
How to Buy a Turkish Phone Number: Step by Step
- Create an account: sign up free with your email and a password on the sms.tc registration page.
- Add balance: choose one of the payment methods on the Balance page; crypto and card payments are offered.
- Open SMS Activation.
- Search for the service: pick the app you need the code from.
- Select Turkey (+90): if it is out of stock, check another country the service accepts.
- Click Buy Number: during the activation, the number and incoming SMS are visible only to you.
- Enter the number in the app.
- Get the code: the SMS usually appears on your order page within 10-60 seconds.
What Determines the Price?
There is no fixed price for a Turkish phone number. The price depends on:
- Service: numbers for high-demand apps usually cost more.
- Country: +90 numbers and numbers from other countries are priced differently.
- Live stock: prices can rise as stock runs low.
- Number type: rental numbers are billed by rental period.
One-time numbers start from a few cents depending on the service and country. Current prices are shown live on the SMS Activation page.
How Do Balance and Payment Work?
On sms.tc you do not pay separately for each number. You add balance to your account first, and the cost of each number you buy is deducted from it. If you need several verifications, you do not have to go through a checkout every time. For activations that are canceled because no code arrived, the amount stays in your balance and can be used for your next Turkish number. The payment methods currently available are listed on the add balance page.
Free Number or Paid Number?
| Free "receive SMS online" sites | Paid sms.tc number | |
|---|---|---|
| Who sees the messages? | Everyone | Only you, during the activation |
| Accepted by apps | Often blocked | Accepted in most cases |
| +90 numbers | Rarely | Depending on stock |
| If no code arrives | No support | You are not charged |
On free numbers anyone can see your code, so someone else could take over your account. If account security matters, choose a paid number whose incoming SMS only you can see.
Checklist Before You Buy
- Does the service require a line registered to your ID, like e-Devlet or a bank? If so, do not buy a virtual number.
- Will you sign in to the account again later? If yes, choose a rental number.
- Does the service accept only +90, or other countries too?
- Does the app offer an SMS option? A code delivered by voice call may not be readable on a virtual number.
What If the Code Does Not Arrive? 5 Fixes
- Check that you entered the number with +90 and without a leading zero.
- Wait 60 seconds and request a new code from the app.
- If the app says the number is "already in use", cancel and get a new number.
- If +90 is not accepted, choose another country if the service allows it.
- If the code never arrives, cancel the activation; you are not charged.
For delivery times and reasons for delays, see our guide on how to receive SMS on a Turkish number.
Use Virtual Numbers Responsibly
Use the Turkish number you buy only for your own accounts. Fraud, spam, opening accounts on someone else's behalf or getting around platform bans is prohibited and leads to account closure. Follow one-account-per-person rules on services that have them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need ID to buy a Turkish phone number?
No. To buy a +90 number on sms.tc, an account created with your email is enough. For the same reason, these numbers cannot be used for e-Devlet or banking, which require a line registered to your ID.
How long can I use a Turkish number after I buy it?
A one-time +90 number is active for about 20 minutes. A rental +90 number can be used for the rental period you choose and can be extended.
I bought a +90 number but no code arrived. Do I get my money back?
Yes. If no code arrives on the +90 number, you can cancel the activation and you are not charged.
Can I make calls with the Turkish number I bought?
No. A +90 number bought on sms.tc is for receiving SMS verification codes. It cannot be used to make calls or send messages.
Can I buy a Turkish phone number for every service?
Not always. +90 stock varies by service and time. If Turkey is not in the list, you can choose a number from another country the service accepts.
Can I buy more than one Turkish number?
Yes, you can buy a separate number for each activation. You still need to follow each service's rules, such as one account per person.
Key Takeaways
- Buying a Turkish phone number online takes a few minutes; no SIM card needed.
- Choose a one-time number for a single code and a rental number for an account you will keep.
- The price depends on the service, country and stock, starting from a few cents.
- You are not charged if the code does not arrive.
- Use your own registered line for e-Devlet and banking.
Sign up now and buy your first Turkish phone number.