Grab Virtual Phone Number — Verification & Sign Up Without a SIM

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Grab Vietnam requires a phone number to verify your account from the very first registration step — and only accepts Vietnamese numbers (+84). Instead of using your personal SIM card, you can receive the OTP code through a virtual number from HeroSMS: the code arrives instantly, no physical SIM is required, and no personal information is exposed.

Grab is more than just a ride-hailing app — it is a super app that includes GrabFood, GrabExpress, GrabPay, and many other services. A phone number is used throughout the platform: for customer account registration, driver account registration, GrabPay activation, and order verification. This means a virtual number is not only useful for the initial registration — it is also a flexible solution for anyone who needs to manage multiple Grab accounts without linking a personal number to each account.

How to Buy a Virtual Number for Grab on HeroSMS

Getting a virtual phone number for Grab registration takes just a few minutes:

  1. Create a HeroSMS account and add funds to your balance.
  2. On this page, select the country — Vietnam (+84) for compatibility with Grab Vietnam.
  3. Click the shopping cart icon to purchase a virtual number. The number will appear immediately in the "My Purchases" section.
  4. Copy the virtual phone number and enter it in the Grab registration field.
  5. Grab sends an OTP code — the code will automatically appear in your HeroSMS account.
  6. If the code does not arrive within 20 minutes, the funds are automatically refunded to your account balance.

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How to Create a Grab Account Using a Virtual Phone Number

For users who want to protect their privacy, registering for Grab with a virtual number provides added security from the very first step.

  1. Go to grab.com or open the Grab app and select "Sign Up".
  2. Enter your email address and password, then proceed to the phone number verification step.
  3. Paste the virtual number you purchased from HeroSMS into the "Phone Number" field. Make sure the country code is +84.
  4. Click "Send Code" — Grab will send an SMS verification code to your virtual number.
  5. Open your HeroSMS account and copy the OTP code from the activation card.
  6. Enter the code into the Grab verification field and confirm it.
  7. Complete your profile: display name, date of birth, and profile photo (optional).
  8. Your Grab account is ready — you can book rides, order from GrabFood, or activate GrabPay.

Why Does Grab Require a Vietnamese Phone Number?

Grab uses the phone number as a primary identifier throughout its ecosystem. This process:

  • Adds an extra layer of two-factor authentication — linking the account to a real phone number via SMS.
  • Limits access by service region — Grab Vietnam serves the Vietnamese market specifically; a +84 number is the simplest way to identify domestic users.
  • Secures financial transactions — verifying GrabPay payments and high-value orders.
  • Protects the account recovery process — password resets and security notifications are sent to the verified number.

Phone number verification is a core part of Grab's security system, helping the platform maintain a safe environment for millions of users in Vietnam.

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FAQ

Yes — you can use a virtual phone number to receive the OTP verification code when creating a Grab account. Important: choose a number with a Vietnamese country code (+84) when registering for Grab Vietnam.

Grab Vietnam only accepts numbers with the +84 country code. On the HeroSMS website, select "Vietnam" in the country filter before purchasing a number.

HeroSMS is built on the SMS-Activate infrastructure, and verification codes usually appear within a few seconds after Grab sends them.

If the OTP code does not arrive within 20 minutes, the funds are automatically refunded to your HeroSMS account balance. You can then try again with a new virtual number.

No — Grab only allows one account per phone number. To create multiple accounts, you need to purchase a separate virtual number for each account.

Yes — purchase a new virtual number from HeroSMS, go to your Grab account settings, and update your phone number. Grab will send a verification code to the new number; copy the code from the HeroSMS dashboard and complete the confirmation.

There is no difference in how the code is received — a virtual number receives SMS messages just like a regular phone line. The difference is that the code appears in the HeroSMS dashboard instead of on your phone. Copy the code from the dashboard and enter it into Grab to complete the verification.

HeroSMS only accepts cryptocurrency payments. Add funds to your balance before purchasing a virtual number.