Common Coinbase errors
- “Phone number not supported”
- Code not accepted
- Account under review
Each has a fix in the Coinbase verification guide.
Coinbase verification+238
Cape Verde phone number for Coinbase (+238)
Yes — a real Cape Verde mobile number (+238) can receive the Coinbase numeric SMS code by SMS. One Coinbase code on a +238 number costs $1.26; a +238 number you keep costs from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan.
- numeric SMS code by SMS to +238
- 51st cheapest of 54 countries in Africa for Coinbase
- Real mobile line — not VoIP
- Works with Coinbase — 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 & buyCoinbase code (single-use)$1.26
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
- +238 XX 09 2XXin stock
- +238 XX 05 4XXin stock
- +238 XX 92 9XXin stock
Digits are masked. The full number is shown once it is assigned to your account.
Key facts
Coinbase with Cape Verde numbers: at a glance
- Coinbase code (single-use)
- $1.26 per code
- Price rank
- Cheaper than 35 of 200 countries for Coinbase
- Rank in Africa
- 51st cheapest of 54 countries in Africa
- Code format
- numeric SMS code
- Delivered by
- SMS
- Number format
- +238 · 9xx xx xx → +238 9xx xx xx
- Mobile numbers
- +238 · 7 digits · starts with 5, 9
- Stock
- 37 numbers in stock
- Among Cape Verde apps
- 110th cheapest of 113 apps
- Local time
- UTC-1
Cheapest countries for Coinbase right now: Lesotho $0.26 · Malaysia $0.26 · Mauritania $0.26.
Prices as of October 15, 2026; stock changes through the day. Full list: OTP prices by app and country.
Compare nearby countries for Coinbase
At $1.26, Cape Verde is the 51st cheapest of 54 countries in Africa for Coinbase. Lesotho (+266) is the cheapest nearby at $0.26.
| Country | Dial code | Coinbase code | vs Cape Verde | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | +213 | $0.90 | −$0.36 | In stock |
| Angola | +244 | $0.74 | −$0.52 | In stock |
| Benin | +229 | $1.22 | −$0.04 | In stock |
| Botswana | +267 | $0.48 | −$0.78 | In stock |
| Burkina Faso | +226 | $1.06 | −$0.20 | In stock |
| Burundi | +257 | $0.93 | −$0.33 | In stock |
| Cameroon | +237 | $0.35 | −$0.91 | In stock |
| Central African Republic | +236 | $1.03 | −$0.23 | In stock |
Step by step
How to verify Coinbase with a Cape Verde number
One Coinbase code on a +238 number costs $1.26 — the 51st cheapest of 54 countries in Africa. Full Coinbase walkthrough and troubleshooting: Coinbase verification guide.
Get your Cape Verde number
Sign up with an email, top up with USDT or USDC and pick Cape Verde: a plan to keep the +238 number, or a single-use Coinbase OTP number ($1.26).
Open Coinbase
Go to the phone step during sign-up or Settings → Security.
Enter the +238 number
Select Cape Verde (+238) in Coinbase's country picker, then paste the digits your dashboard shows after +238 into Coinbase.
Enter the Coinbase code
Coinbase sends a numeric SMS code by SMS. SMS codes appear in your PhoneBorn dashboard next to the +238 number; type the code into Coinbase to finish.
Tips for Cape Verde numbers
- After +238, Cape Verde mobile numbers begin with 5, 9 — a quick check that you pasted the whole number.
- Only need one code and the country doesn't matter? Lesotho costs $0.26 for Coinbase, against $1.26 here.
- Coinbase requires identity verification; the phone number does not replace it.
Why use a Cape Verde number for Coinbase?
Day-to-day life in Cape Verde runs on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, yet Coinbase remains the app for a stable 2FA number for a crypto account. A +238 number keeps that account tied to the country without using your personal SIM.
Island holidays: Visitors to Sal and Boa Vista can use a Cape Verdean number for resort transfers, kitesurf schools and ferry bookings.
Coinbase sends sign-in and recovery codes to the number on file.
Local context
Cape Verde at a glance for Coinbase users
- Capital
- Praia
- Population
- 510,000
- Languages
- Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole
- Currency
- Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Apps people use most in Cape Verde
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Messenger
| App | OTP price | vs Coinbase | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google / Gmail | $0.82 | −$0.44 | Google / Gmail guide |
| $0.87 | −$0.39 | WhatsApp guide | |
| Telegram | $0.98 | −$0.28 | Telegram guide |
| $0.76 | −$0.50 | Instagram guide | |
| $0.71 | −$0.55 | Facebook guide | |
| ChatGPT | $0.98 | −$0.28 | ChatGPT guide |
| TikTok | $0.71 | −$0.55 | TikTok guide |
| Discord | $0.66 | −$0.60 | Discord guide |
| X (Twitter) | $0.76 | −$0.50 | X (Twitter) guide |
| Binance | $1.20 | −$0.06 | Binance guide |
| Amazon | $0.76 | −$0.50 | Amazon guide |
| Apple ID | $0.87 | −$0.39 | Apple ID guide |
Works with Coinbase — backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee
If your Cape Verde number doesn't work for Coinbase or any other app you need within 7 days of purchase, replace it with a new Cape Verde 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
Cape Verde number for Coinbase: FAQ
How much is a Coinbase code with a Cape Verde number?
A single-use Coinbase code on a Cape Verde (+238) number costs $1.26 (as of October 15, 2026). That makes a Cape Verde number the 51st cheapest of 54 countries in Africa for Coinbase, and cheaper than 35 of the 200 countries where Coinbase codes are sold. The cheapest option nearby is Lesotho (+266) at $0.26. Among the 113 apps we sell Cape Verde codes for, Coinbase is the 110th cheapest.
Can I use a Cape Verde number for Coinbase?
Yes. Coinbase expects a real mobile number, and every Cape Verde (+238) number we sell is one. If Coinbase turns yours down, the 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for another Cape Verde number; a single Coinbase code that never arrives is refunded to your PhoneBorn balance.
OTP number or phone-number plan for Coinbase in Cape Verde?
One Coinbase code on a Cape Verde number costs $1.26 and covers a single Coinbase check; a plan (from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan) keeps the +238 number and receives Coinbase codes as often as Coinbase asks. Coinbase sends its numeric SMS code by SMS: a plan receives SMS and incoming calls, an OTP number the SMS code only.
General Coinbase questions — code formats, errors, re-verification — are answered in the Coinbase verification guide.
Verify Coinbase with a +238 number today.
37 Cape Verde numbers in stock · Coinbase code $1.26. Pay with USDT or USDC, email sign-up, no ID.