Temporary Bulgaria Phone Number — +359 SMS Verification

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TempNumber.me provides temporary Bulgarian phone numbers with genuine +359 prefixes from A1 Bulgaria, Yettel Bulgaria, and Vivacom carrier ranges. These numbers receive SMS verification codes from OLX.bg, eMAG Bulgaria, Glovo, Bolt, WhatsApp, Viber, and over 1,000 other platforms that send to Bulgarian numbers. Bulgarian ranges are also among the lower-cost EU-prefix options on the site, which makes +359 a practical pick when any EU number will do.

You do not need to live in Bulgaria, hold a Bulgarian address, or own a local SIM card. Numbers are activated in your browser from any country. Pricing is credit-based — pay per activation, no subscription.

Bulgaria Mobile Number Format and Carrier Prefix Ranges

Bulgarian mobile numbers are 9 digits after the +359 country code. In local format they start with 08 or 09 — for example, 088 XXX XXXX. In international format, the leading 0 is dropped: +359 88 XXX XXXX. Bulgaria is an EU member state, so +359 numbers fall under EU roaming and e-commerce rules, and Bulgarian platforms accept them without the extra scrutiny some apply to non-EU prefixes. Every SIM sold in Bulgaria must be registered to an ID document, which is why the three operators' ranges carry weight with verification systems — and why a rented number is the practical alternative to buying a SIM in person.

• A1 Bulgaria— prefix 088. The largest mobile carrier in Bulgaria by subscribers, part of the Austrian A1 Telekom Austria Group and formerly branded Mtel. The 088 range is the oldest mobile prefix in the country and is accepted on every Bulgarian platform.
• Yettel Bulgaria— prefix 089. Formerly Telenor Bulgaria and, before that, GloBul, now owned by PPF Telecom Group. Yettel runs the second-largest network and is strongest in Sofia, Plovdiv, and the Black Sea coast.
• Vivacom— prefix 087. Bulgaria's incumbent telecom (formerly BTC), owned by United Group. Vivacom is the fixed-line and fibre leader and the third-largest mobile operator; its 087 range is treated identically to A1 and Yettel by verification systems.
• 098 and 099 ranges— additional mobile blocks assigned by the Bulgarian Communications Regulation Commission. Less common than the 08X ranges but valid for SMS and recognised by platforms as Bulgarian mobile numbers.

When entering a Bulgarian number on a verification platform, select Bulgaria (+359) from the country dropdown. Enter the number without the leading 0 or the +359 prefix — for example, 88 XXX XXXX for an A1 number.

Bulgarian Services That Work with These Numbers

• OLX.bg— The main classifieds site in Bulgaria for used cars, apartments, jobs, and general goods. OLX.bg requires phone verification to post a listing and to contact sellers, so a +359 number is needed for both buying and selling.
• eMAG Bulgaria— The largest online retailer in the country, operated by the Romanian eMAG group. Sends SMS codes for account registration, login confirmation, and easybox locker pickup. Marketplace sellers verify a Bulgarian number during onboarding.
• Glovo Bulgaria— The dominant food and grocery delivery app, operating in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, and a dozen smaller cities. Verifies accounts by SMS and sends order updates to the registered number.
• Bolt— Ride-hailing, scooters, and Bolt Food. Bolt is the main ride-hailing app in Sofia and requires SMS verification at sign-up and on each new device login.
• Trading 212— The brokerage app was founded in Sofia and is widely used in Bulgaria. A +359 number covers the SMS step at sign-up; opening a live account requires ID verification, which a temp number does not replace.
• Messaging — WhatsApp, Viber (the most-used messenger in Bulgaria), Telegram, Signal
• Social media — Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, TikTok
• Google services — Gmail, Google Account, YouTube
• Finance— PayPal, Wise, Revolut (SMS step only — Bulgarian banks and fintechs also require ID-based KYC, see the FAQ below)
• Gaming and entertainment — Discord, Steam, Spotify

How to Use a Bulgaria Phone Number for Verification

1. Go to TempNumber.me — Bulgaria to see available +359 numbers.
2. Copy a number. Bulgarian mobile numbers in international format start with +359 followed by 9 digits (e.g., +359 88 XXX XXXX for A1, +359 89 XXX XXXX for Yettel, +359 87 XXX XXXX for Vivacom).
3. Enter the number into the verification field. Select Bulgaria (+359) from the country dropdown.
4. Return to the number page on TempNumber.me. The SMS code will arrive within 15-45 seconds.
5. Copy the code and complete your verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a temporary Bulgaria phone number?

A +359 virtual number that receives SMS verification codes without a Bulgarian SIM card or residency. Numbers use A1 Bulgaria, Yettel Bulgaria, or Vivacom carrier ranges. Bulgarian mobile numbers are 9 digits after the +359 country code and start with 08 or 09 in local format — A1: 088. Yettel: 089. Vivacom: 087. The 098 and 099 ranges are also assigned to mobile operators. In local format: 08X XXX XXXX (the leading 0 becomes +359 8X in international format).

Which Bulgarian services work with a temp +359 number?

OLX.bg (the main classifieds site for cars, property, and jobs), eMAG Bulgaria (the largest online retailer in the country), Glovo Bulgaria (food and grocery delivery in Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas), Bolt (ride-hailing and scooters), Trading 212 (SMS sign-up step only — account verification requires ID), WhatsApp, Viber, and standard global services including Google, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

How do I use a Bulgarian number for SMS verification?

Browse available +359 numbers at TempNumber.me — Bulgaria. Copy a number and enter it on the platform requiring verification — select Bulgaria (+359) from the country dropdown. Bulgarian mobile numbers start with 08 or 09 in local format (e.g., 088 XXX XXXX = +359 88 XXX XXXX internationally). The SMS code arrives within 15-45 seconds.

Does Bulgaria's SIM registration law affect temp +359 numbers?

Bulgarian law requires every SIM card — prepaid included — to be registered to an identity document at the point of sale. That applies to physical SIMs from A1, Yettel, and Vivacom, and it is the main reason to rent a +359 number instead: you get a working Bulgarian number without handing over ID at a carrier shop. It does not change how a temporary number receives SMS. Where a temp number will not help: Bulgarian bank apps (UniCredit Bulbank, DSK, Postbank, Fibank) require ID-based KYC on top of the phone number, and the state eAuth login for government portals is tied to a personal identification number. A temp +359 number covers marketplace, delivery, ride-hailing, and app sign-ups — not banking or e-government.