How long do I keep the number?
Twenty minutes from the moment it is issued — the window services use for a one-time code. If you need it for longer, for a recurring login or a marketplace account, switch the rental to long-term in the dashboard and keep the same number for 7, 30 or 90 days.
What happens if the code never arrives?
Nothing leaves your balance. The amount is held rather than charged, and released the moment the rental expires. You can also cancel by hand in the first two minutes and the number goes straight back to the pool.
Can I receive more than one code on the same number?
Yes. Every message that lands inside the window is shown, and repeat codes for the same service on the same number are free. A different service needs a new rental.
Which countries are cheapest?
It moves hourly, which is why the table above is live rather than a price list. Virtual operators in Indonesia, India and Brazil are usually the floor; Japan, Singapore and the Gulf states sit at the top because inventory there is thin. Pick the service first — the same country can be ten times dearer for one app than another.
Is there a subscription?
No. You top up a balance and spend it per code. No monthly fee, no minimum, no expiry on unused credit.
What is this not for?
SMSEO is for verification you own — your own accounts, your own testing, your own product's onboarding. Bulk account creation, impersonation and anything designed to defraud a service or a person gets the key revoked and the balance frozen.