Temporary Uruguay Phone Number — +598 SMS Verification

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TempNumber.me provides temporary Uruguayan phone numbers with genuine +598 prefixes from Antel, Movistar Uruguay, and Claro Uruguay carrier ranges. These numbers receive SMS verification codes from PedidosYa, Mercado Libre Uruguay, Uber, Cabify, WhatsApp, and over 1,000 other platforms that send to Uruguayan numbers.

You do not need to live in Uruguay, hold a Uruguayan 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.

One limit to know before you buy: Prex, Mi Dinero, and Uruguayan bank apps accept a +598 number for the SMS step, but full account activation requires a cédula de identidad (the national ID card). A phone number does not replace it. Temp +598 numbers cover messaging, marketplace, delivery, and ride-hailing sign-ups.

Uruguay Mobile Number Format and Carriers

Uruguayan mobile numbers are 8 digits and begin with 9, written locally as 9X XXX XXX and internationally as +598 9X XXX XXX. Uruguay does not use a trunk prefix, so there is no leading 0 to drop — the local number and the international number differ only by the +598 country code. Three carriers share the market, and the state-owned operator holds the largest part of it.

• Antel— the state-owned telecom and the largest mobile operator in Uruguay by subscribers. Antel also runs the national fibre network and has the widest 4G and 5G coverage, including the rural interior departments. Antel-range numbers are the most widely accepted by Uruguayan apps, and several local platforms test against Antel first. If a service is picky about +598 ranges, an Antel number is the safest choice.
• Movistar Uruguay— the Telefónica subsidiary and the second-largest carrier, strongest in Montevideo and the coastal departments of Canelones and Maldonado. Movistar-range numbers are accepted on every major platform that sends to +598.
• Claro Uruguay— owned by América Movil, the group behind Claro across Latin America. Claro is the smallest of the three in Uruguay and competes mainly on prepaid pricing. Its numbers work on all global services and on PedidosYa, Mercado Libre, and Uber.

When entering a Uruguayan number on a verification platform, select Uruguay (+598) from the country dropdown, then type the 8-digit number starting with 9 — for example, 9X XXX XXX.

Uruguayan Services That Work with These Numbers

• PedidosYa— the dominant food and grocery delivery app in Uruguay, founded in Montevideo and now owned by Delivery Hero. PedidosYa sends an SMS code at sign-up and when logging in from a new device. A +598 number is required for a Uruguayan account.
• Mercado Libre Uruguay— the largest online marketplace in the country. Mercado Libre requires a phone number for account creation, seller registration, and buyer-seller messaging. A +598 number lets you register a Uruguayan account and receive the confirmation code. Mercado Pago wallet features beyond basic checkout ask for a cédula.
• Uber and Cabify— both operate in Montevideo, and Uber also covers Punta del Este and Colonia. Each app verifies the rider account with an SMS code to a mobile number at sign-up and for login on a new phone.
• Prex and Mi Dinero— the two main prepaid card and e-wallet apps in Uruguay. Both accept a +598 number for the SMS verification step. Activating the card and loading funds requires a cédula de identidad, so a temp number gets you through phone verification but not full onboarding.
• Messaging — WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal. WhatsApp is the default messaging app in Uruguay, used for everything from business orders to school groups, and +598 numbers are accepted for registration.
• Social media — Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, TikTok
• Google services — Gmail, Google Account, YouTube
• Finance— PayPal, Wise, Revolut. Uruguayan bank apps (BROU, Itaú, Santander Uruguay) require a cédula for account opening and are limited to the SMS step.
• Gaming and entertainment — Discord, Steam, Spotify

How to Use a Uruguay Phone Number for Verification

1. Go to TempNumber.me — Uruguay to see available +598 numbers.
2. Copy a number. Uruguayan mobile numbers in international format are +598 followed by 8 digits starting with 9 (e.g., +598 9X XXX XXX).
3. Enter the number into the verification field. Select Uruguay (+598) from the country dropdown and type the 8 digits without the country code.
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 Uruguay phone number?

A +598 virtual number that receives SMS verification codes without a Uruguayan SIM card or residency. Numbers use Antel, Movistar Uruguay, or Claro Uruguay carrier ranges. Uruguayan mobile numbers are 8 digits and start with 9, written as 9X XXX XXX locally and +598 9X XXX XXX internationally. Uruguay has no trunk prefix, so the local and international forms differ only by the +598 country code.

Which Uruguayan services work with a temp +598 number?

PedidosYa (the dominant delivery app, founded in Montevideo), Mercado Libre Uruguay (marketplace), Uber and Cabify in Montevideo (ride-hailing), WhatsApp, Telegram, and global services including Google, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Prex, Mi Dinero, and Uruguayan bank apps accept the number for the SMS step but require a cédula de identidad for full account use.

How do I use a Uruguayan number for SMS verification?

Browse available +598 numbers at TempNumber.me — Uruguay. Copy a number and enter it on the platform requiring verification — select Uruguay (+598) from the country dropdown — and return to the number page. Enter the 8-digit mobile number starting with 9 (e.g., 9X XXX XXX). The SMS code arrives within 15-45 seconds.

Can a temp +598 number be used for Uruguayan banks or e-wallets?

Only for the SMS step. Uruguay has no consumer e-ID gate on phone registration, but Prex, Mi Dinero, and bank apps such as BROU, Itaú, and Santander Uruguay require a cédula de identidad (the national ID card) and in most cases a document scan to activate an account. A phone number alone does not satisfy these checks. A temp +598 number covers messaging, marketplace, delivery, and ride-hailing sign-ups.