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+506
Costa Rica phone number for PayPal (+506)
Yes — a real Costa Rica mobile number (+506) can receive the PayPal 6-digit code by SMS. One PayPal code on a +506 number costs $0.46; a +506 number you keep costs from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan.
- 6-digit code by SMS to +506
- 6th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas 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)$0.46
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
- +506 XX 178 0XXin stock
- +506 XX 053 9XXin stock
- +506 XX 132 0XXin stock
Digits are masked. The full number is shown once it is assigned to your account.
Key facts
PayPal with Costa Rica numbers: at a glance
- PayPal code (single-use)
- $0.46 per code
- Price rank
- Cheaper than 167 of 200 countries for PayPal
- Rank in Americas
- 6th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas
- Code format
- 6-digit code
- Delivered by
- SMS
- Number format
- +506 · 8xxx xxxx → +506 8xxx xxxx
- Mobile numbers
- +506 · 8 digits · starts with 6, 7, 8
- Stock
- 33 numbers in stock
- Among Costa Rica apps
- 113th cheapest of 113 apps
- Local time
- UTC-6
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 $0.46, Costa Rica is the 6th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas for PayPal. Barbados (+1) is the cheapest nearby at $0.32.
| Country | Dial code | PayPal code | vs Costa Rica | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +1 | $1.93 | +$1.47 | In stock |
| Canada | +1 | $1.75 | +$1.29 | In stock |
| Brazil | +55 | $0.63 | +$0.17 | In stock |
| Antigua and Barbuda | +1 | $1.33 | +$0.87 | In stock |
| Argentina | +54 | $1.30 | +$0.84 | In stock |
| Bahamas | +1 | $1.33 | +$0.87 | In stock |
| Barbados | +1 | $0.32 | −$0.14 | In stock |
| Belize | +501 | $0.35 | −$0.11 | In stock |
Step by step
How to verify PayPal with a Costa Rica number
One PayPal code on a +506 number costs $0.46 — the 6th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas. Full PayPal walkthrough and troubleshooting: PayPal verification guide.
Get your Costa Rica number
Sign up with an email, top up with USDT or USDC and pick Costa Rica: a plan to keep the +506 number, or a single-use PayPal OTP number ($0.46).
Open PayPal
Go to sign-up (“Mobile number”) or Settings → Security → 2-step verification.
Enter the +506 number
Select Costa Rica (+506) in PayPal's country picker, then paste the digits your dashboard shows after +506 into PayPal.
Enter the PayPal code
PayPal sends a 6-digit code by SMS. SMS codes appear in your PhoneBorn dashboard next to the +506 number; type the code into PayPal to finish.
Tips for Costa Rica numbers
- After +506, Costa Rica mobile numbers begin with 6, 7, 8 — a quick check that you pasted the whole number.
- Only need one code and the country doesn't matter? Barbados costs $0.32 for PayPal, against $0.46 here.
- PayPal requires your real identity and residence; the phone number is only one part.
Why use a Costa Rica number for PayPal?
Day-to-day life in Costa Rica runs on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, yet PayPal remains the app for receiving payments with a number that matches your account country. A +506 number keeps that account tied to the country without using your personal SIM.
Nearshore tech teams: Multinationals with service centres around San José and Heredia hire locally, and teams coordinate on Costa Rican numbers.
PayPal sends login and payment codes for as long as the account exists.
Local context
Costa Rica at a glance for PayPal users
- Capital
- San José
- Population
- 5.2 million
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón (CRC)
Apps people use most in Costa Rica
- TikTok
- Sinpe Móvil
- Uber
- Didi
| App | OTP price | vs PayPal | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google / Gmail | $0.27 | −$0.19 | Google / Gmail guide |
| $0.29 | −$0.17 | WhatsApp guide | |
| Telegram | $0.33 | −$0.13 | Telegram guide |
| $0.25 | −$0.21 | Instagram guide | |
| $0.24 | −$0.22 | Facebook guide | |
| ChatGPT | $0.33 | −$0.13 | ChatGPT guide |
| TikTok | $0.24 | −$0.22 | TikTok guide |
| Discord | $0.22 | −$0.24 | Discord guide |
| X (Twitter) | $0.25 | −$0.21 | X (Twitter) guide |
| Binance | $0.40 | −$0.06 | Binance guide |
| Amazon | $0.25 | −$0.21 | Amazon guide |
| Apple ID | $0.29 | −$0.17 | Apple ID guide |
Works with PayPal — backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee
If your Costa Rica number doesn't work for PayPal or any other app you need within 7 days of purchase, replace it with a new Costa Rica 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
Costa Rica number for PayPal: FAQ
How much is a PayPal code with a Costa Rica number?
A single-use PayPal code on a Costa Rica (+506) number costs $0.46 (as of October 15, 2026). That makes a Costa Rica number the 6th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas for PayPal, and cheaper than 167 of the 200 countries where PayPal codes are sold. The cheapest option nearby is Barbados (+1) at $0.32. Among the 113 apps we sell Costa Rica codes for, PayPal is the 113th cheapest.
Can I use a Costa Rica number for PayPal?
Yes. PayPal expects a real mobile number, and every Costa Rica (+506) number we sell is one. If PayPal turns yours down, the 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for another Costa Rica number; a single PayPal code that never arrives is refunded to your PhoneBorn balance.
OTP number or phone-number plan for PayPal in Costa Rica?
One PayPal code on a Costa Rica number costs $0.46 and covers a single PayPal check; a plan (from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan) keeps the +506 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 +506 number today.
33 Costa Rica numbers in stock · PayPal code $0.46. Pay with USDT or USDC, email sign-up, no ID.