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+1
Puerto Rico phone number for PayPal (+1)
Yes — a real Puerto Rico mobile number (+1) can receive the PayPal 6-digit code by SMS. One PayPal code on a +1 number costs $1.75; a +1 number you keep costs from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan.
- 6-digit code by SMS to +1
- 34th 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)$1.75
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
- +1 XX 7923 78XXin stock
- +1 XX 7445 18XXin stock
- +1 XX 2854 95XXin stock
Digits are masked. The full number is shown once it is assigned to your account.
Key facts
PayPal with Puerto Rico numbers: at a glance
- PayPal code (single-use)
- $1.75 per code
- Price rank
- Cheaper than 23 of 200 countries for PayPal
- Rank in Americas
- 34th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas
- Code format
- 6-digit code
- Delivered by
- SMS
- Number format
- +1 · (787) xxx-xxxx → +1 787 xxx xxxx (also 939)
- Mobile numbers
- +1 · 10 digits · starts with 787, 939
- Stock
- 33 numbers in stock
- Among Puerto Rico 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 $1.75, Puerto Rico is the 34th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas for PayPal. Barbados (+1) is the cheapest nearby at $0.32.
| Country | Dial code | PayPal code | vs Puerto Rico | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +1 | $1.93 | +$0.18 | In stock |
| Canada | +1 | $1.75 | same | In stock |
| Brazil | +55 | $0.63 | −$1.12 | In stock |
| Antigua and Barbuda | +1 | $1.33 | −$0.42 | In stock |
| Argentina | +54 | $1.30 | −$0.45 | In stock |
| Bahamas | +1 | $1.33 | −$0.42 | In stock |
| Barbados | +1 | $0.32 | −$1.43 | In stock |
| Belize | +501 | $0.35 | −$1.40 | In stock |
Step by step
How to verify PayPal with a Puerto Rico number
One PayPal code on a +1 number costs $1.75 — the 34th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas. Full PayPal walkthrough and troubleshooting: PayPal verification guide.
Get your Puerto Rico number
Sign up with an email, top up with USDT or USDC and pick Puerto Rico: a plan to keep the +1 number, or a single-use PayPal OTP number ($1.75).
Open PayPal
Go to sign-up (“Mobile number”) or Settings → Security → 2-step verification.
Enter the +1 number
Select Puerto Rico (+1) in PayPal's country picker, then paste the digits your dashboard shows after +1 into PayPal.
Enter the PayPal code
PayPal sends a 6-digit code by SMS. SMS codes appear in your PhoneBorn dashboard next to the +1 number; type the code into PayPal to finish.
Tips for Puerto Rico numbers
- After +1, Puerto Rico mobile numbers begin with 787, 939 — 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 $1.75 here.
- PayPal requires your real identity and residence; the phone number is only one part.
Why use a Puerto Rico number for PayPal?
Day-to-day life in Puerto Rico runs on WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram, yet PayPal remains the app for receiving payments with a number that matches your account country. A +1 number keeps that account tied to the country without using your personal SIM.
Puerto Ricans on the mainland: More Puerto Ricans live in the mainland US than on the island, and a local number keeps them connected with family and services back home.
PayPal sends login and payment codes for as long as the account exists.
Local context
Puerto Rico at a glance for PayPal users
- Capital
- San Juan
- Population
- 3.2 million
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
Apps people use most in Puerto Rico
- TikTok
- ATH Móvil
- Uber
- Amazon
| App | OTP price | vs PayPal | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google / Gmail | $1.05 | −$0.70 | Google / Gmail guide |
| $1.12 | −$0.63 | WhatsApp guide | |
| Telegram | $1.26 | −$0.49 | Telegram guide |
| $0.98 | −$0.77 | Instagram guide | |
| $0.91 | −$0.84 | Facebook guide | |
| ChatGPT | $1.26 | −$0.49 | ChatGPT guide |
| TikTok | $0.91 | −$0.84 | TikTok guide |
| Discord | $0.84 | −$0.91 | Discord guide |
| X (Twitter) | $0.98 | −$0.77 | X (Twitter) guide |
| Binance | $1.54 | −$0.21 | Binance guide |
| Amazon | $0.98 | −$0.77 | Amazon guide |
| Apple ID | $1.12 | −$0.63 | Apple ID guide |
Works with PayPal — backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee
If your Puerto Rico number doesn't work for PayPal or any other app you need within 7 days of purchase, replace it with a new Puerto Rico 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
Puerto Rico number for PayPal: FAQ
How much is a PayPal code with a Puerto Rico number?
A single-use PayPal code on a Puerto Rico (+1) number costs $1.75 (as of October 15, 2026). That makes a Puerto Rico number the 34th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas for PayPal, and cheaper than 23 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 Puerto Rico codes for, PayPal is the 113th cheapest.
Can I use a Puerto Rico number for PayPal?
Yes. PayPal expects a real mobile number, and every Puerto Rico (+1) number we sell is one. If PayPal turns yours down, the 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for another Puerto Rico number; a single PayPal code that never arrives is refunded to your PhoneBorn balance.
OTP number or phone-number plan for PayPal in Puerto Rico?
One PayPal code on a Puerto Rico number costs $1.75 and covers a single PayPal check; a plan (from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan) keeps the +1 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 +1 number today.
33 Puerto Rico numbers in stock · PayPal code $1.75. Pay with USDT or USDC, email sign-up, no ID.