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+230
Mauritius phone number for PayPal (+230)
Yes — a real Mauritius mobile number (+230) can receive the PayPal 6-digit code by SMS. One PayPal code on a +230 number costs $0.28; a +230 number you keep costs from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan.
- 6-digit code by SMS to +230
- 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)$0.28
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
- +230 XX 512 6XXin stock
- +230 XX 549 2XXin stock
- +230 XX 510 1XXin stock
Digits are masked. The full number is shown once it is assigned to your account.
Key facts
PayPal with Mauritius numbers: at a glance
- PayPal code (single-use)
- $0.28 per code
- Price rank
- Cheaper than 195 of 200 countries for PayPal
- Rank in Africa
- Cheapest of 54 countries in Africa
- Code format
- 6-digit code
- Delivered by
- SMS
- Number format
- +230 · 5xxx xxxx → +230 5xxx xxxx
- Mobile numbers
- +230 · 8 digits · starts with 5
- Stock
- 36 numbers in stock
- Among Mauritius apps
- 113th cheapest of 113 apps
- Local time
- UTC+4
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 $0.28, Mauritius is the cheapest of 54 countries in Africa for PayPal.
| Country | Dial code | PayPal code | vs Mauritius | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | +213 | $0.98 | +$0.70 | In stock |
| Angola | +244 | $0.81 | +$0.53 | In stock |
| Benin | +229 | $1.33 | +$1.05 | In stock |
| Botswana | +267 | $0.53 | +$0.25 | In stock |
| Burkina Faso | +226 | $1.16 | +$0.88 | In stock |
| Burundi | +257 | $1.02 | +$0.74 | In stock |
| Cameroon | +237 | $0.39 | +$0.11 | In stock |
| Cape Verde | +238 | $1.37 | +$1.09 | In stock |
Step by step
How to verify PayPal with a Mauritius number
One PayPal code on a +230 number costs $0.28 — the cheapest of 54 countries in Africa. Full PayPal walkthrough and troubleshooting: PayPal verification guide.
Get your Mauritius number
Sign up with an email, top up with USDT or USDC and pick Mauritius: a plan to keep the +230 number, or a single-use PayPal OTP number ($0.28).
Open PayPal
Go to sign-up (“Mobile number”) or Settings → Security → 2-step verification.
Enter the +230 number
Select Mauritius (+230) in PayPal's country picker, then paste the digits your dashboard shows after +230 into PayPal.
Enter the PayPal code
PayPal sends a 6-digit code by SMS. SMS codes appear in your PhoneBorn dashboard next to the +230 number; type the code into PayPal to finish.
Tips for Mauritius numbers
- After +230, Mauritius mobile numbers begin with 5 — a quick check that you pasted the whole number.
- PayPal requires your real identity and residence; the phone number is only one part.
Why use a Mauritius number for PayPal?
Day-to-day life in Mauritius runs on WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger, yet PayPal remains the app for receiving payments with a number that matches your account country. A +230 number keeps that account tied to the country without using your personal SIM.
Resort stays and honeymoons: Hotels on Grand Baie and Le Morne and local taxi drivers routinely coordinate with guests over WhatsApp.
PayPal sends login and payment codes for as long as the account exists.
Local context
Mauritius at a glance for PayPal users
- Capital
- Port Louis
- Population
- 1.3 million
- Languages
- English, French, Mauritian Creole
- Currency
- Mauritian rupee (MUR)
Apps people use most in Mauritius
- Messenger
- TikTok
- YouTube
| App | OTP price | vs PayPal | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google / Gmail | $0.17 | −$0.11 | Google / Gmail guide |
| $0.18 | −$0.10 | WhatsApp guide | |
| Telegram | $0.20 | −$0.08 | Telegram guide |
| $0.16 | −$0.12 | Instagram guide | |
| $0.15 | −$0.13 | Facebook guide | |
| ChatGPT | $0.20 | −$0.08 | ChatGPT guide |
| TikTok | $0.15 | −$0.13 | TikTok guide |
| Discord | $0.13 | −$0.15 | Discord guide |
| X (Twitter) | $0.16 | −$0.12 | X (Twitter) guide |
| Binance | $0.25 | −$0.03 | Binance guide |
| Amazon | $0.16 | −$0.12 | Amazon guide |
| Apple ID | $0.18 | −$0.10 | Apple ID guide |
Works with PayPal — backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee
If your Mauritius number doesn't work for PayPal or any other app you need within 7 days of purchase, replace it with a new Mauritius 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
Mauritius number for PayPal: FAQ
How much is a PayPal code with a Mauritius number?
A single-use PayPal code on a Mauritius (+230) number costs $0.28 (as of October 15, 2026). That makes a Mauritius number the cheapest of 54 countries in Africa for PayPal, and cheaper than 195 of the 200 countries where PayPal codes are sold. No country in Africa is cheaper for PayPal right now. Among the 113 apps we sell Mauritius codes for, PayPal is the 113th cheapest.
Can I use a Mauritius number for PayPal?
Yes. PayPal expects a real mobile number, and every Mauritius (+230) number we sell is one. If PayPal turns yours down, the 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for another Mauritius number; a single PayPal code that never arrives is refunded to your PhoneBorn balance.
OTP number or phone-number plan for PayPal in Mauritius?
One PayPal code on a Mauritius number costs $0.28 and covers a single PayPal check; a plan (from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan) keeps the +230 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 +230 number today.
36 Mauritius numbers in stock · PayPal code $0.28. Pay with USDT or USDC, email sign-up, no ID.