A real phone number for Airbnb
Travelers use a second number for Airbnb so hosts can reach them and account codes arrive even when their home SIM is switched off abroad. SMS Hallo gives you a real mobile number in the country of your choice, so you can create and secure your Airbnb account without sharing your personal number.
The Airbnb code lands in your SMS Hallo inbox within seconds and is ready to copy with one tap. Because you keep the number for as long as you like, you can always receive new login codes and recover your account later.
Every number includes unlimited incoming SMS, 500 outgoing SMS and 1,000 calling minutes a month, plus unlimited incoming calls, from just $1.80 a month (billed yearly).
And it's risk-free: if the number doesn't work with Airbnb, replace it free within 7 days or get a 100% refund.
Every number includes
- Unlimited incoming SMS — Receive every text and verification code, with no monthly cap.
- 500 outgoing SMS / month — Reply and send texts from your number, anywhere in the world.
- 1,000 calling minutes / month — Make calls from your number with a generous monthly allowance.
- Unlimited incoming calls — Answer calls on your number as often as you like.
- Keep it as long as you like — Renew monthly or for up to 12 months at a time. The number stays yours.
- 7-day money-back guarantee — Not used it yet? Get a full refund within 7 days, no questions asked.
- 7-day replacement guarantee — Doesn't work for you? Swap it for another number in the same country, free, in one click.
- Works everywhere — or 100% refund — WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, Google and more. If it doesn't work, you get every cent back.
Often yes, but Airbnb decides which numbers it accepts, and its help center warns that most virtual and VoIP numbers may not work. SMS Hallo numbers are real mobile numbers, and Airbnb's 4-digit SMS code arrives in your private dashboard. If it never arrives, you can swap the number free within 7 days or get a 100% refund if it does not work with Airbnb.
How Airbnb verifies your number
Airbnb's help center says hosts need to verify their phone number before listing a home, and guests need a verified phone number before making a reservation. Verification works by sending a 4-digit code by text message (SMS), which you enter to confirm the number.
Airbnb also uses two-factor authentication when you visit certain parts of the site or app. It sends a one-time passcode by text or phone call to a number on your account, and two-factor authentication is required for all hosts in the European Economic Area. If you cannot reach any number on your account, you can select 'Need Help' on that screen and Airbnb says it will respond within 12 to 24 hours.
Airbnb lists reasons a number may fail: a wrong country code, a number already linked to another account, regional or carrier delivery problems, and phone types that may not receive codes, including commercial lines, landlines and most virtual phone numbers and VoIP services. It suggests clearing the cache, trying another browser, choosing SMS or WhatsApp if calls are not supported, or trying a different number.
Phone verification is separate from identity verification. Airbnb says every host, new co-host and booking guest must be identity verified, which can involve legal name, address and contact details, and sometimes a government ID photo and a selfie. A phone number does not replace this, and SMS Hallo does not help anyone avoid it; our Acceptable Use Policy forbids it.
How to verify Airbnb with an SMS Hallo number
- Choose a country — Pick a number from your home country, or from a country you spend long periods in, so it stays useful across trips.
- Rent the number — Rent a real mobile number on SMS Hallo and pay with USDT or USDC. Sign-up needs only an email and a password.
- Add it to Airbnb — In your Airbnb account, add the number under your personal info with the correct country code, and choose to receive the code by text.
- Enter the 4-digit code — Copy the code from your SMS Hallo inbox with one tap and enter it to verify the number.
- Complete identity checks yourself — Finish any identity verification Airbnb asks for with your own real details, then keep the number on auto-renew for future two-factor codes.
Troubleshooting Airbnb verification
Code not arriving
Check the country code and try once more, or choose another delivery option if Airbnb offers one. If nothing reaches your SMS Hallo inbox, swap the number free within 7 days or request a 100% refund.
Number already on another account
Airbnb does not allow the same number on two accounts. Use the free replacement within 7 days to get another number in the same country.
Website errors when adding the number
Airbnb suggests signing out, clearing the cache, disabling extensions or trying a private window or another browser.
New number not usable yet
Airbnb says a newly added number can take up to 14 days before it can be used for verification. Keep your previous method until then.
Lost access to all numbers
Select 'Need Help' on the two-factor screen; Airbnb says it will get in touch within 12 to 24 hours to help add a new number.
Which country to choose for Airbnb
For Airbnb, pick a number you can keep for years rather than one tied to a single trip, because the same number receives two-factor codes every time you sign in to sensitive parts of your account. Many travelers choose their home country; people living abroad often choose the country they live in. SMS Hallo offers real mobile numbers in 181 countries, from $1.80 per month on the 12-month plan, the same price in every country. No country is certain to receive every code, so the 7-day free replacement and 100% refund are there if one does not work.
Airbnb number by country
Airbnb number FAQ
Can I verify Airbnb with an SMS Hallo number?
Often yes. Airbnb sends a 4-digit SMS code, and it arrives in your SMS Hallo inbox. Airbnb decides which numbers it accepts; if it does not work, swap free within 7 days or get a 100% refund.
Does Airbnb accept virtual numbers?
Airbnb says most virtual and VoIP numbers may not receive codes. SMS Hallo numbers are real mobile numbers in the local mobile format, but acceptance is still up to Airbnb.
Do guests need a verified phone number?
Yes. Airbnb says guests must have a verified phone number before making a reservation.
Does a phone number replace Airbnb identity verification?
No. Identity verification is separate and may need your legal name, address, ID photo and a selfie. Complete it with your real details.
Can hosts call me on this number?
Yes, if it is on your account. Incoming calls are unlimited and you can answer them in the browser dialer.
Can Airbnb call the number with a code?
Airbnb's two-factor authentication can use text or a phone call, and SMS Hallo numbers receive both.
What if I lose the number?
Use 'Need Help' on the two-factor screen. Better still, keep the number renewed so this never happens.
Can I use SMS Hallo numbers for Airbnb?
Yes. SMS Hallo numbers are real mobile numbers and can be used to sign up for and verify Airbnb.
Which country should I choose for Airbnb?
Any of our 181 countries works. Many people choose the country where they live or where their Airbnb audience is. Popular choices are the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Canada.
Can I receive future Airbnb codes on the same number?
Yes. The number is yours for as long as you keep renting it, so password resets and new logins keep working.
Is the number shared with anyone else?
No. While you rent it, the number and its messages are yours alone.
What if the number doesn't work with Airbnb?
Replace it free with another number within 7 days, or get 100% of your money back. 100% refund if it doesn't work: if your number doesn't work with the app you rented it for — for example the verification code never arrives — tell us within 7 days and we refund 100% of what you paid for the number.