Common PayPal errors
- “We can’t confirm this number”
- Security check on login
- No SMS
Each has a fix in the PayPal verification guide.
PayPal verification+973
Bahrain phone number for PayPal (+973)
Yes — a real Bahrain mobile number (+973) can receive the PayPal 6-digit code by SMS. One PayPal code on a +973 number costs $0.63; a +973 number you keep costs from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan.
- 6-digit code by SMS to +973
- 5th cheapest of 15 countries in the Middle East for PayPal
- Real mobile line — not VoIP
- Works with PayPal — 7-day replacement guarantee
Pricing
From$1.80/mo
on the 12-month plan
Choose 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at checkout — every term price is shown there.
See plans & buyPayPal code (single-use)$0.63
Every term (1, 3, 6 or 12 months): unlimited incoming SMS & calls, 500 SMS + 1,000 minutes out every month. Renew as long as you want. Buy with crypto — no wallet top-up needed.
Example numbers
- +973 XX 051 2XXin stock
- +973 XX 691 4XXin stock
- +973 XX 414 4XXin stock
Digits are masked. The full number is shown once it is assigned to your account.
Key facts
PayPal with Bahrain numbers: at a glance
- PayPal code (single-use)
- $0.63 per code
- Price rank
- Cheaper than 150 of 200 countries for PayPal
- Rank in Middle East
- 5th cheapest of 15 countries in the Middle East
- Code format
- 6-digit code
- Delivered by
- SMS
- Number format
- +973 · 3xxx xxxx → +973 3xxx xxxx
- Mobile numbers
- +973 · 8 digits · starts with 3, 6
- Stock
- 36 numbers in stock
- Among Bahrain apps
- 113th cheapest of 113 apps
- Local time
- UTC+3
Cheapest countries for PayPal right now: Lesotho $0.28 · Malaysia $0.28 · Mauritania $0.28.
Prices as of October 15, 2026; stock changes through the day. Full list: OTP prices by app and country.
Compare nearby countries for PayPal
At $0.63, Bahrain is the 5th cheapest of 15 countries in the Middle East for PayPal. Syria (+963) is the cheapest nearby at $0.28.
| Country | Dial code | PayPal code | vs Bahrain | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | +98 | $1.26 | +$0.63 | In stock |
| Iraq | +964 | $0.42 | −$0.21 | In stock |
| Israel | +972 | $1.75 | +$1.12 | In stock |
| Jordan | +962 | $1.05 | +$0.42 | In stock |
| Kuwait | +965 | $1.68 | +$1.05 | In stock |
| Lebanon | +961 | $0.32 | −$0.31 | In stock |
| Oman | +968 | $0.98 | +$0.35 | In stock |
| Palestine | +970 | $1.19 | +$0.56 | In stock |
Step by step
How to verify PayPal with a Bahrain number
One PayPal code on a +973 number costs $0.63 — the 5th cheapest of 15 countries in the Middle East. Full PayPal walkthrough and troubleshooting: PayPal verification guide.
Get your Bahrain number
Sign up with an email, top up with USDT or USDC and pick Bahrain: a plan to keep the +973 number, or a single-use PayPal OTP number ($0.63).
Open PayPal
Go to sign-up (“Mobile number”) or Settings → Security → 2-step verification.
Enter the +973 number
Select Bahrain (+973) in PayPal's country picker, then paste the digits your dashboard shows after +973 into PayPal.
Enter the PayPal code
PayPal sends a 6-digit code by SMS. SMS codes appear in your PhoneBorn dashboard next to the +973 number; type the code into PayPal to finish.
Tips for Bahrain numbers
- After +973, Bahrain mobile numbers begin with 3, 6 — a quick check that you pasted the whole number.
- Only need one code and the country doesn't matter? Syria costs $0.28 for PayPal, against $0.63 here.
- PayPal requires your real identity and residence; the phone number is only one part.
Why use a Bahrain number for PayPal?
Day-to-day life in Bahrain runs on WhatsApp, Instagram and Snapchat, yet PayPal remains the app for receiving payments with a number that matches your account country. A +973 number keeps that account tied to the country without using your personal SIM.
Weekend visitors from Saudi: Many Saudi residents cross the King Fahd Causeway for weekends and like a Bahraini number for hotel bookings and restaurant orders.
PayPal sends login and payment codes for as long as the account exists.
Local context
Bahrain at a glance for PayPal users
- Capital
- Manama
- Population
- 1.6 million
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Currency
- Bahraini dinar (BHD)
Apps people use most in Bahrain
- Snapchat
- TikTok
- X
- Talabat
- BenefitPay
| App | OTP price | vs PayPal | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google / Gmail | $0.38 | −$0.25 | Google / Gmail guide |
| $0.40 | −$0.23 | WhatsApp guide | |
| Telegram | $0.45 | −$0.18 | Telegram guide |
| $0.35 | −$0.28 | Instagram guide | |
| $0.33 | −$0.30 | Facebook guide | |
| ChatGPT | $0.45 | −$0.18 | ChatGPT guide |
| TikTok | $0.33 | −$0.30 | TikTok guide |
| Discord | $0.30 | −$0.33 | Discord guide |
| X (Twitter) | $0.35 | −$0.28 | X (Twitter) guide |
| Binance | $0.55 | −$0.08 | Binance guide |
| Amazon | $0.35 | −$0.28 | Amazon guide |
| Apple ID | $0.40 | −$0.23 | Apple ID guide |
Works with PayPal — backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee
If your Bahrain number doesn't work for PayPal or any other app you need within 7 days of purchase, replace it with a new Bahrain number for free — instantly from your dashboard, up to 3 times, no questions asked.
Never used it (no SMS or call)? Take a full refund to your PhoneBorn balance within 7 days instead.
FAQ
Bahrain number for PayPal: FAQ
How much is a PayPal code with a Bahrain number?
A single-use PayPal code on a Bahrain (+973) number costs $0.63 (as of October 15, 2026). That makes a Bahrain number the 5th cheapest of 15 countries in the Middle East for PayPal, and cheaper than 150 of the 200 countries where PayPal codes are sold. The cheapest option nearby is Syria (+963) at $0.28. Among the 113 apps we sell Bahrain codes for, PayPal is the 113th cheapest.
Can I use a Bahrain number for PayPal?
Yes. PayPal expects a real mobile number, and every Bahrain (+973) number we sell is one. If PayPal turns yours down, the 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for another Bahrain number; a single PayPal code that never arrives is refunded to your PhoneBorn balance.
OTP number or phone-number plan for PayPal in Bahrain?
One PayPal code on a Bahrain number costs $0.63 and covers a single PayPal check; a plan (from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan) keeps the +973 number and receives PayPal codes as often as PayPal asks. PayPal sends its 6-digit code by SMS: a plan receives SMS and incoming calls, an OTP number the SMS code only.
General PayPal questions — code formats, errors, re-verification — are answered in the PayPal verification guide.
Verify PayPal with a +973 number today.
36 Bahrain numbers in stock · PayPal code $0.63. Pay with USDT or USDC, email sign-up, no ID.