A real phone number for Bolt
People use a separate SMS Hallo number for Bolt when they ride in another country and want drivers to reach them on a local number, or when they would rather not hand their personal SIM number to every driver and courier they meet. It also keeps trip calls and login codes in one browser dashboard you can open from any device. SMS Hallo gives you a real mobile number in the country of your choice, so you can create and secure your Bolt account without sharing your personal number.
The Bolt 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 Bolt, 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.
Usually, yes. Bolt confirms the phone number on a rider account with a one-time code sent by SMS, and an SMS Hallo real mobile number receives that code in your private dashboard. Bolt decides which numbers it accepts, so if the code never arrives you can swap the number free within 7 days or get a 100% refund.
How Bolt verifies your number
Bolt links a rider account to a mobile phone number. According to Bolt's support pages, a one-time confirmation code is sent to the number on the account, and it can take up to 60 seconds to come through. If it does not arrive, Bolt suggests checking that the number was entered correctly and requesting a new code. When you change the phone number in your profile, Bolt sends a verification request by SMS to the new number, and you confirm it by following the instructions in that message.
The same number matters during and after a trip. Bolt's rider help explains that once a driver accepts your request you can message them in the app, and a call option stays available for 24 hours after the ride. Bolt's privacy notice for passengers says the driver sees your name and phone number while the trip is active, and that in some countries the number is masked, so the driver sees a different number that forwards to yours. Either way, calls end up on the number linked to your account, so it has to be reachable. SMS Hallo numbers include unlimited incoming calls, which you answer in the browser dialer, and 500 outgoing SMS per month if you need to text a driver.
Driving or delivering for Bolt is a separate process. Bolt's driver pages list documents such as an ID, a driving licence and, in many markets, a criminal record certificate, and Bolt checks these before a driver can go online. A phone number does not replace any of those checks, and SMS Hallo does not help anyone skip them. SMS Hallo's Acceptable Use Policy forbids using numbers to avoid identity checks, create fake or bulk accounts, or return to a platform after a ban.
In short, an SMS Hallo number is suited to your own Bolt rider or Bolt Food customer account: receiving the sign-in code, taking calls from drivers and couriers, and keeping your personal SIM number private.
How to verify Bolt with an SMS Hallo number
- Pick the country — Choose the country where you will ride most. A local number looks familiar to drivers and keeps calls simple. If you ride mostly at home, choose your home country.
- Rent a real mobile number — Rent the number on SMS Hallo with an email and password, then pay with USDT or USDC. No SIM card or ID documents are needed, and the number appears in your dashboard right away.
- Enter it in Bolt — In the Bolt app, start sign-up or open your profile to change the phone number. Select the correct country code and type the number without a leading zero.
- Copy the code — Open the SMS inbox in your SMS Hallo dashboard. Bolt's code usually arrives within a minute; tap to copy it and paste it into Bolt before it expires.
- Stay reachable on trips — Keep the dashboard open in a browser tab while you wait for a car or a Bolt Food order, so you can answer calls from the driver or courier in the browser dialer.
Troubleshooting Bolt verification
The code does not arrive
Wait at least 60 seconds, since Bolt says codes can take that long, then request a new one once. If nothing reaches your inbox, use the free replacement within 7 days, or request a 100% refund if the number does not work with Bolt.
Bolt says the number is invalid
Check that you picked the right country code in Bolt and removed any leading zero. The number in your dashboard is shown in international format, which is the safest way to copy it.
The code is rejected
Only the most recent code is valid and it expires quickly. Request a fresh code and paste it straight from your SMS Hallo inbox without extra spaces.
The number is already linked to an account
Bolt reports that the number is already tied to another profile. Swap the number for another one in the same country with the free replacement, available up to 3 times within 7 days.
The driver cannot reach you
Make sure the SMS Hallo dashboard is open and check the call log for missed calls. You can also message the driver in the Bolt app or send an SMS from your dashboard.
Too many attempts
If Bolt pauses code requests after several tries, wait before trying again rather than requesting codes repeatedly.
Which country to choose for Bolt
In most cases, choose a number from the country where you actually use Bolt. Drivers and couriers then see a local number, the call is a normal local call for them, and Bolt's sign-up screen shows the country code you expect. If you travel between several Bolt markets, one number from your home country usually serves you well, because incoming calls reach your SMS Hallo dashboard wherever you are. Bolt decides which numbers it accepts, so no country can be promised; if a code does not arrive, the 7-day free replacement and the 100% refund cover you.
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Bolt number FAQ
Can I use an SMS Hallo number for Bolt?
Usually, yes. Bolt sends a one-time code by SMS and it arrives in your private SMS Hallo inbox. If it does not work with Bolt, you can swap the number free within 7 days or request a 100% refund.
Can Bolt drivers call me on this number?
Yes. Every SMS Hallo number includes unlimited incoming calls, which ring in the browser dialer on your dashboard. In some countries Bolt masks numbers, but the call still reaches the number on your account.
Does it work for Bolt Food too?
If you order Bolt Food with the same Bolt account, the same number receives codes and couriers can call it about your delivery. Keep the dashboard open while an order is on its way.
Can I use it to sign up as a Bolt driver or courier?
Driver and courier accounts need identity documents and other checks that Bolt runs itself. A phone number does not replace them, and SMS Hallo's Acceptable Use Policy forbids using numbers to avoid such checks.
Do I need a SIM card or ID to rent the number?
No. You sign up with an email and password and pay with USDT or USDC. The number and its messages live in your SMS Hallo dashboard.
What happens if I stop renewing?
After a rental ends the number may be given to someone else, and you could lose access to Bolt sign-in codes. Renew or turn on auto-renew for any number linked to an account you want to keep.
Can I text my driver from the number?
Yes. Each number includes 500 outgoing SMS per month, and 1,000 outgoing calling minutes if you prefer to call. Bolt's in-app chat also works.
Is my inbox private?
Yes. While you rent the number only you can see its messages. SMS Hallo is not a public receive-SMS site, and inboxes are never published.
Can I use SMS Hallo numbers for Bolt?
Yes. SMS Hallo numbers are real mobile numbers and can be used to sign up for and verify Bolt.
Which country should I choose for Bolt?
Any of our 181 countries works. Many people choose the country where they live or where their Bolt audience is. Popular choices are the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Canada.
Can I receive future Bolt 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 Bolt?
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.