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+385
Croatia phone number for PayPal (+385)
Yes — a real Croatia mobile number (+385) can receive the PayPal 6-digit code by SMS. One PayPal code on a +385 number costs $1.26; a +385 number you keep costs from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan.
- 6-digit code by SMS to +385
- 32nd cheapest of 49 countries in Europe 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)$1.26
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
- +385 XX 7202 4XXin stock
- +385 XX 9149 2XXin stock
- +385 XX 1176 1XXin stock
Digits are masked. The full number is shown once it is assigned to your account.
Key facts
PayPal with Croatia numbers: at a glance
- PayPal code (single-use)
- $1.26 per code
- Price rank
- Cheaper than 57 of 200 countries for PayPal
- Rank in Europe
- 32nd cheapest of 49 countries in Europe
- Code format
- 6-digit code
- Delivered by
- SMS
- Number format
- +385 · 09x xxx xxxx → +385 9x xxx xxxx (some numbers are one digit shorter)
- Mobile numbers
- +385 · 9 digits · starts with 9
- Stock
- 32 numbers in stock
- Among Croatia apps
- 113th cheapest of 113 apps
- Local time
- UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
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 $1.26, Croatia is the 32nd cheapest of 49 countries in Europe for PayPal. Ukraine (+380) is the cheapest nearby at $0.35.
| Country | Dial code | PayPal code | vs Croatia | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | +44 | $2.10 | +$0.84 | In stock |
| Germany | +49 | $2.45 | +$1.19 | In stock |
| Netherlands | +31 | $2.17 | +$0.91 | In stock |
| France | +33 | $2.03 | +$0.77 | In stock |
| Spain | +34 | $1.40 | +$0.14 | In stock |
| Poland | +48 | $1.05 | −$0.21 | In stock |
| Sweden | +46 | $1.93 | +$0.67 | In stock |
| Albania | +355 | $1.19 | −$0.07 | In stock |
Step by step
How to verify PayPal with a Croatia number
One PayPal code on a +385 number costs $1.26 — the 32nd cheapest of 49 countries in Europe. Full PayPal walkthrough and troubleshooting: PayPal verification guide.
Get your Croatia number
Sign up with an email, top up with USDT or USDC and pick Croatia: a plan to keep the +385 number, or a single-use PayPal OTP number ($1.26).
Open PayPal
Go to sign-up (“Mobile number”) or Settings → Security → 2-step verification.
Enter the +385 number
Select Croatia (+385) in PayPal's country picker, then paste the digits your dashboard shows after +385 into PayPal.
Enter the PayPal code
PayPal sends a 6-digit code by SMS. SMS codes appear in your PhoneBorn dashboard next to the +385 number; type the code into PayPal to finish.
Tips for Croatia numbers
- After +385, Croatia mobile numbers begin with 9 — a quick check that you pasted the whole number.
- Only need one code and the country doesn't matter? Ukraine costs $0.35 for PayPal, against $1.26 here.
- PayPal requires your real identity and residence; the phone number is only one part.
Why use a Croatia number for PayPal?
Day-to-day life in Croatia runs on WhatsApp, Viber and Facebook, yet PayPal remains the app for receiving payments with a number that matches your account country. A +385 number keeps that account tied to the country without using your personal SIM.
Digital nomads in Zagreb: Croatia’s digital-nomad residence permit brings remote workers who need a +385 number for rentals and local services.
PayPal sends login and payment codes for as long as the account exists.
Local context
Croatia at a glance for PayPal users
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Population
- 3.9 million
- Languages
- Croatian
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Apps people use most in Croatia
- Viber
- TikTok
- Bolt
- Wolt
| App | OTP price | vs PayPal | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google / Gmail | $0.76 | −$0.50 | Google / Gmail guide |
| $0.81 | −$0.45 | WhatsApp guide | |
| Telegram | $0.91 | −$0.35 | Telegram guide |
| $0.71 | −$0.55 | Instagram guide | |
| $0.66 | −$0.60 | Facebook guide | |
| ChatGPT | $0.91 | −$0.35 | ChatGPT guide |
| TikTok | $0.66 | −$0.60 | TikTok guide |
| Discord | $0.60 | −$0.66 | Discord guide |
| X (Twitter) | $0.71 | −$0.55 | X (Twitter) guide |
| Binance | $1.11 | −$0.15 | Binance guide |
| Amazon | $0.71 | −$0.55 | Amazon guide |
| Apple ID | $0.81 | −$0.45 | Apple ID guide |
Works with PayPal — backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee
If your Croatia number doesn't work for PayPal or any other app you need within 7 days of purchase, replace it with a new Croatia 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
Croatia number for PayPal: FAQ
How much is a PayPal code with a Croatia number?
A single-use PayPal code on a Croatia (+385) number costs $1.26 (as of October 15, 2026). That makes a Croatia number the 32nd cheapest of 49 countries in Europe for PayPal, and cheaper than 57 of the 200 countries where PayPal codes are sold. The cheapest option nearby is Ukraine (+380) at $0.35. Among the 113 apps we sell Croatia codes for, PayPal is the 113th cheapest.
Can I use a Croatia number for PayPal?
Yes. PayPal expects a real mobile number, and every Croatia (+385) number we sell is one. If PayPal turns yours down, the 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for another Croatia number; a single PayPal code that never arrives is refunded to your PhoneBorn balance.
OTP number or phone-number plan for PayPal in Croatia?
One PayPal code on a Croatia number costs $1.26 and covers a single PayPal check; a plan (from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan) keeps the +385 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 +385 number today.
32 Croatia numbers in stock · PayPal code $1.26. Pay with USDT or USDC, email sign-up, no ID.