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+238
Cape Verde phone number for PayPal (+238)
Yes — a real Cape Verde mobile number (+238) can receive the PayPal 6-digit code by SMS. One PayPal code on a +238 number costs $1.37; a +238 number you keep costs from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan.
- 6-digit code by SMS to +238
- 51st cheapest of 54 countries in Africa 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)$1.37
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
PayPal with Cape Verde numbers: at a glance
- PayPal code (single-use)
- $1.37 per code
- Price rank
- Cheaper than 35 of 200 countries for PayPal
- Rank in Africa
- 51st cheapest of 54 countries in Africa
- Code format
- 6-digit 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
- 113th cheapest of 113 apps
- Local time
- UTC-1
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 $1.37, Cape Verde is the 51st cheapest of 54 countries in Africa for PayPal. Lesotho (+266) is the cheapest nearby at $0.28.
| Country | Dial code | PayPal code | vs Cape Verde | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | +213 | $0.98 | −$0.39 | In stock |
| Angola | +244 | $0.81 | −$0.56 | In stock |
| Benin | +229 | $1.33 | −$0.04 | In stock |
| Botswana | +267 | $0.53 | −$0.84 | In stock |
| Burkina Faso | +226 | $1.16 | −$0.21 | In stock |
| Burundi | +257 | $1.02 | −$0.35 | In stock |
| Cameroon | +237 | $0.39 | −$0.98 | In stock |
| Central African Republic | +236 | $1.12 | −$0.25 | In stock |
Step by step
How to verify PayPal with a Cape Verde number
One PayPal code on a +238 number costs $1.37 — the 51st cheapest of 54 countries in Africa. Full PayPal walkthrough and troubleshooting: PayPal 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 PayPal OTP number ($1.37).
Open PayPal
Go to sign-up (“Mobile number”) or Settings → Security → 2-step verification.
Enter the +238 number
Select Cape Verde (+238) in PayPal's country picker, then paste the digits your dashboard shows after +238 into PayPal.
Enter the PayPal code
PayPal sends a 6-digit code by SMS. SMS codes appear in your PhoneBorn dashboard next to the +238 number; type the code into PayPal 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 $0.28 for PayPal, against $1.37 here.
- PayPal requires your real identity and residence; the phone number is only one part.
Why use a Cape Verde number for PayPal?
Day-to-day life in Cape Verde runs on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, yet PayPal remains the app for receiving payments with a number that matches your account country. A +238 number keeps that account tied to the country without using your personal SIM.
Remote work from the islands: Digital nomads staying in Mindelo or Praia use a local number for landlords and local services.
PayPal sends login and payment codes for as long as the account exists.
Local context
Cape Verde at a glance for PayPal 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 PayPal | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google / Gmail | $0.82 | −$0.55 | Google / Gmail guide |
| $0.87 | −$0.50 | WhatsApp guide | |
| Telegram | $0.98 | −$0.39 | Telegram guide |
| $0.76 | −$0.61 | Instagram guide | |
| $0.71 | −$0.66 | Facebook guide | |
| ChatGPT | $0.98 | −$0.39 | ChatGPT guide |
| TikTok | $0.71 | −$0.66 | TikTok guide |
| Discord | $0.66 | −$0.71 | Discord guide |
| X (Twitter) | $0.76 | −$0.61 | X (Twitter) guide |
| Binance | $1.20 | −$0.17 | Binance guide |
| Amazon | $0.76 | −$0.61 | Amazon guide |
| Apple ID | $0.87 | −$0.50 | Apple ID guide |
Works with PayPal — backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee
If your Cape Verde number doesn't work for PayPal 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 PayPal: FAQ
How much is a PayPal code with a Cape Verde number?
A single-use PayPal code on a Cape Verde (+238) number costs $1.37 (as of October 15, 2026). That makes a Cape Verde number the 51st cheapest of 54 countries in Africa for PayPal, and cheaper than 35 of the 200 countries where PayPal codes are sold. The cheapest option nearby is Lesotho (+266) at $0.28. Among the 113 apps we sell Cape Verde codes for, PayPal is the 113th cheapest.
Can I use a Cape Verde number for PayPal?
Yes. PayPal expects a real mobile number, and every Cape Verde (+238) number we sell is one. If PayPal turns yours down, the 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for another Cape Verde number; a single PayPal code that never arrives is refunded to your PhoneBorn balance.
OTP number or phone-number plan for PayPal in Cape Verde?
One PayPal code on a Cape Verde number costs $1.37 and covers a single PayPal check; a plan (from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan) keeps the +238 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 +238 number today.
37 Cape Verde numbers in stock · PayPal code $1.37. Pay with USDT or USDC, email sign-up, no ID.