Create an Amazon Account Without a Phone Number [2026]

TL;DR — Amazon requires phone verification for new accounts and prompts re-verification when logging in from new devices or accessing seller tools. A virtual number lets you complete this without using your personal number. Match the number country to your target marketplace — US number for Amazon.com, UK for Amazon.co.uk, etc. — for the smoothest experience. Numbers cost $0.10–$0.50. Once the account is verified, all Amazon features work normally, including Prime, Kindle, AWS, and Amazon Pay.

Amazon’s phone verification isn’t limited to account creation. It appears at multiple points: initial signup, login from new devices, adding a new payment method, accessing Amazon Seller Central, and certain AWS features. If you’re managing multiple accounts or simply don’t want yet another major platform holding your personal number, a virtual number handles each of these verification prompts without exposing your real mobile number.

The biggest factor for Amazon specifically is marketplace matching — Amazon’s fraud detection is sophisticated enough that a mismatched country between your account registration and your phone number increases friction.

Why use a virtual number for Amazon?

Business and departmental accounts. Companies often create separate Amazon accounts for different departments, purchasing categories, or project budgets. Each needs a unique phone number; virtual numbers make this manageable without issuing personal SIMs.

Seller account management. Amazon sellers sometimes operate multiple brands across different storefronts or marketplaces. Each account requires independent verification, and seller accounts face more scrutiny than standard buyer accounts.

Privacy from e-commerce tracking. Amazon builds detailed purchase and browsing profiles. Your phone number connects your Amazon activity to your real identity and enables cross-platform data matching. A virtual number breaks that link.

Regional marketplace access. Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon Japan — each regional marketplace may require separate account verification with a number from the matching country. Virtual numbers make this practical without acquiring foreign SIMs.

Gift purchases and shared households. Separate accounts with virtual numbers let you buy gifts, manage a personal wishlist, or maintain purchasing privacy when you share a household with others who have Amazon access.

Starting fresh after a suspension. If an Amazon account gets suspended, a new account with a fresh email address and virtual number lets you return to the platform. (Note: Amazon’s policies around suspended accounts are strict — a new account doesn’t necessarily override the reason for the original suspension.)

Research and competitive analysis. Businesses monitoring competitor pricing, review patterns, or product positioning sometimes maintain accounts across multiple Amazon marketplaces. Virtual numbers make this practical without managing foreign SIM cards.

What you’ll need

A web browser or the Amazon app
An email address
An SMSCode account — registration is free
$1–2 balance (Amazon numbers cost $0.10–$0.50 depending on country)
About five minutes

Step-by-step: creating an Amazon account with a virtual number

Step 1: Create your SMSCode account

Go to smscode.gg and register. No phone number required to sign up.

Step 2: Add funds

Top up via crypto, bank transfer, or e-wallet.

Step 3: Select Amazon as the service

In the SMSCode dashboard, search for “Amazon” and select it.

Step 4: Choose a country — match your target marketplace

This is the most important decision for Amazon verification. The phone number country should align with the Amazon regional site you’re registering for.

Country	Typical price	Success rate	Best for
USA	$0.25–0.50	High	Amazon.com
UK	$0.20–0.40	High	Amazon.co.uk
India	$0.10–0.20	High	Amazon.in
Germany	$0.20–0.40	Medium-High	Amazon.de
Japan	$0.25–0.45	Medium	Amazon.co.jp
Indonesia	$0.10–0.20	High	General use

For the best experience, use a number from the same country as the Amazon marketplace. If you’re creating a US Amazon account with a US billing address, use a US number. Mismatched countries aren’t always blocked, but they increase the likelihood of additional verification prompts or account flags.

Step 5: Get the virtual number

Click “Get Number.” Reserved for 15–20 minutes.

Step 6: Create your Amazon account

Go to your target Amazon site (amazon.com, amazon.co.uk, amazon.de, etc.) and click “Create account” or “Start here.”

Fill in:

Your name
Email address
Password

When Amazon prompts for phone verification, enter the virtual number from your SMSCode dashboard, including the country code.

Step 7: Receive the verification code

Amazon sends an OTP via SMS. Check your SMSCode dashboard — the code usually arrives within seconds.

Step 8: Enter the code and start shopping

Type the code into Amazon’s verification form. Your account is now active. You can start browsing, add a payment method, and sign up for Prime.

What works on accounts created with virtual numbers

Every Amazon feature that depends on account status — not on the type of phone number — works normally:

Amazon Prime — sign up and manage your subscription like any other account
Kindle and digital content — ebooks, audiobooks, Prime Video, Music all work normally
Amazon Pay — works on any verified Amazon account
Amazon Web Services (AWS) — same account, though some AWS services require additional verification
Alexa and Echo devices — link to your account regardless of how it was verified
Amazon returns and refunds — tied to your order and payment method, not phone number type
Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods — grocery and delivery services work on verified accounts
Amazon Pharmacy — medication ordering and prescription management work normally on verified accounts

The phone number is only relevant at verification checkpoints. Once those are passed, account functionality is identical.

Understanding Amazon’s verification layers

Amazon uses phone verification at multiple points in the account lifecycle, and understanding which situations trigger it helps you prepare:

Account creation. The first verification point. Most users encounter this once when they register. This is where the virtual number is primarily used.

New device login. When you log into your Amazon account from a new device, Amazon often sends a verification code to confirm the login. If you’ve set up authenticator-based 2FA (recommended), you can use that instead of SMS.

Adding a new payment method. Adding a new credit or debit card sometimes triggers an additional verification step.

Seller Central access. Seller accounts face more intensive verification than buyer accounts. Amazon Seller Central may require phone verification during onboarding and when adding new selling categories.

Suspicious activity flags. If Amazon’s fraud detection flags your account — unusual login locations, multiple failed payment attempts, purchase patterns that look like account compromise — it may lock the account and require phone verification to restore access.

Two-step verification enrollment. If you choose to enable 2SV for added security, SMS codes are one option (authenticator apps are another).

Pro tips

Set up authenticator-based 2FA immediately. After creating your account, go to Account → Login & Security → Two-Step Verification (2SV) and add an authenticator app. This satisfies Amazon’s security requirements for future logins without needing SMS codes — you won’t need to access the virtual number again for routine logins.

Match your marketplace. The single most impactful thing you can do for smooth Amazon verification. Use a US number for Amazon.com, UK for Amazon.co.uk, and so on. SMSCode’s 200+ country catalog covers every marketplace Amazon operates.

Seller accounts require more than phone verification. Amazon Seller Central demands government-issued ID, bank statements, and utility bills as part of their full verification process. The virtual number handles the phone step only — the rest requires actual identity documentation.

Prime trials and digital content. If you want to try Amazon Prime, a virtual number account works fine. You’ll need a valid payment card to start the trial, but the phone number type has no effect on eligibility.

Keep your login credentials secure. After verification, you won’t need the virtual number for normal logins (especially if you’ve set up authenticator 2FA). Save your email and password in a password manager before releasing the number.

API for bulk provisioning. If you need to create Amazon accounts programmatically, SMSCode’s REST API lets you automate the number purchase, polling, and release cycle. See the API getting started guide for integration details.

Review the number before entering. Amazon is particular about the format of phone numbers. Make sure you’re including the full country code (e.g., +1 for US, +44 for UK) and not adding any formatting characters that could confuse the input. The SMSCode dashboard shows the number in the format you should enter it.

Troubleshooting

”We’re unable to verify your phone number”

Amazon sometimes rejects numbers from regions it doesn’t expect for a given marketplace.

Fix: Cancel the current number (no charge if unused) and get one from the same country as your Amazon marketplace. If the issue persists, try a different number from the same country — occasionally individual number ranges are flagged.

”There was a problem with your account”

Amazon has detected something unusual, often associated with multiple accounts being created from the same IP address.

Fix: Wait 24 hours and try from a different network. Don’t attempt to create multiple accounts in rapid succession from the same device.

”This phone number is already associated with an account”

Another Amazon account uses that exact number.

Fix: Cancel and get a different number from SMSCode. Each number in the pool is unique.

Amazon requests step-up authentication when it doesn’t recognize the device or IP combination.

Fix: Enable authenticator-based 2FA in Login & Security. Once set up, Amazon accepts the authenticator app for future logins instead of sending SMS codes.

”Your account has been placed on hold”

This typically happens when Amazon’s fraud detection flags an account, often due to multiple registrations from the same IP, payment issues, or a pattern that matches known fraud scenarios.

Fix: Respond to the hold through Amazon’s support channel — they typically ask for identity documentation. This is not specifically related to virtual numbers; Amazon places holds on any account their systems flag.

Can Amazon Seller Central use a virtual number?

Phone verification in Seller Central works with a virtual number. However, Seller Central’s full onboarding requires identity documents and banking information that can’t be substituted with virtual numbers. The phone step is just the beginning of seller account verification.

SMSCode vs alternatives for Amazon

Feature	SMSCode	SMS-Man	5SIM
Amazon price from	$0.10	$0.15	$0.15
SIM-based numbers	Yes	Partial	Partial
Countries	200+	270+	180+
API	Yes	Yes	Yes
Deposit bonus	5%	No	No
Marketplace matching	All regions	Most	Limited

Amazon’s fraud detection is more sophisticated than most e-commerce platforms. VoIP numbers have high rejection rates on Amazon — SIM-based numbers, which use real mobile carrier routing, have consistently better results. The 200+ country coverage means you can match any Amazon marketplace, including regional ones like Amazon.sg (Singapore) or Amazon.com.au (Australia).

For a broader view of how providers compare on strict platforms like Amazon and PayPal, see best virtual number services in 2026 and number quality and reliability.

FAQ

Can I use Amazon Prime with an account created using a virtual number?

Yes. Amazon Prime works on any verified account. You’ll need a valid payment method for the subscription, but the phone number type has no effect on Prime eligibility or features.

Does the virtual number country need to match Amazon’s marketplace?

Strongly recommended. A US number for Amazon.com, a UK number for Amazon.co.uk, and so on. Mismatched countries don’t always cause rejection, but they increase the likelihood of additional verification prompts. SMSCode covers all Amazon-supported countries.

Can I buy Kindle books and digital content with a virtual-number account?

Yes. All Amazon digital content — Kindle ebooks, Audible audiobooks, Prime Video, and Music — works normally on accounts verified with virtual numbers. Digital content access is tied to your account, not your phone number.

What about Amazon returns and refunds?

Returns and refunds work exactly the same way. These processes are tied to your order history, delivery address, and payment method — none of which are affected by the phone number type used during account creation.

Can I use Amazon Alexa and Echo devices with a virtual-number account?

Yes. Alexa devices connect to your Amazon account over Wi-Fi, not through a phone carrier. All Alexa and Echo features work normally on accounts verified with virtual numbers.

Do I need to keep access to the virtual number after registration?

For most buyers, no. Once you’ve set up authenticator-based 2FA, you can log in from new devices using the authenticator app rather than SMS codes. If you only use SMS-based 2FA, you’ll need access to the number whenever you log in from a new device. Switching to an authenticator app removes this dependency.

How does Amazon handle multiple accounts from the same household?

Amazon’s policies technically allow one personal account per person, but the platform tolerates household members having separate accounts as long as those accounts aren’t used to manipulate reviews, exploit promotions, or commit fraud. Multiple accounts for legitimate separate use (different family members, separate business and personal) are generally fine. Each account needs a unique email and phone number.