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+381
Serbia phone number for PayPal (+381)
Yes — a real Serbia mobile number (+381) can receive the PayPal 6-digit code by SMS. One PayPal code on a +381 number costs $0.46; a +381 number you keep costs from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan.
- 6-digit code by SMS to +381
- 3rd 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)$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
- +381 XX 1779 9XXin stock
- +381 XX 3385 5XXin stock
- +381 XX 1802 3XXin stock
Digits are masked. The full number is shown once it is assigned to your account.
Key facts
PayPal with Serbia numbers: at a glance
- PayPal code (single-use)
- $0.46 per code
- Price rank
- Cheaper than 167 of 200 countries for PayPal
- Rank in Europe
- 3rd cheapest of 49 countries in Europe
- Code format
- 6-digit code
- Delivered by
- SMS
- Number format
- +381 · 06x xxx xxxx → +381 6x xxx xxxx (some numbers are one digit shorter)
- Mobile numbers
- +381 · 9 digits · starts with 6
- Stock
- 37 numbers in stock
- Among Serbia 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 $0.46, Serbia is the 3rd cheapest of 49 countries in Europe for PayPal. Ukraine (+380) is the cheapest nearby at $0.35.
| Country | Dial code | PayPal code | vs Serbia | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | +44 | $2.10 | +$1.64 | In stock |
| Germany | +49 | $2.45 | +$1.99 | In stock |
| Netherlands | +31 | $2.17 | +$1.71 | In stock |
| France | +33 | $2.03 | +$1.57 | In stock |
| Spain | +34 | $1.40 | +$0.94 | In stock |
| Poland | +48 | $1.05 | +$0.59 | In stock |
| Sweden | +46 | $1.93 | +$1.47 | In stock |
| Albania | +355 | $1.19 | +$0.73 | In stock |
Step by step
How to verify PayPal with a Serbia number
One PayPal code on a +381 number costs $0.46 — the 3rd cheapest of 49 countries in Europe. Full PayPal walkthrough and troubleshooting: PayPal verification guide.
Get your Serbia number
Sign up with an email, top up with USDT or USDC and pick Serbia: a plan to keep the +381 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 +381 number
Select Serbia (+381) in PayPal's country picker, then paste the digits your dashboard shows after +381 into PayPal.
Enter the PayPal code
PayPal sends a 6-digit code by SMS. SMS codes appear in your PhoneBorn dashboard next to the +381 number; type the code into PayPal to finish.
Tips for Serbia numbers
- After +381, Serbia mobile numbers begin with 6 — 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 $0.46 here.
- PayPal requires your real identity and residence; the phone number is only one part.
Why use a Serbia number for PayPal?
Day-to-day life in Serbia runs on Viber, WhatsApp and Instagram, yet PayPal remains the app for receiving payments with a number that matches your account country. A +381 number keeps that account tied to the country without using your personal SIM.
IT freelancers in Belgrade: Belgrade and Novi Sad have a strong freelance and outsourcing scene, and developers use a Serbian number for local clients and banking.
PayPal sends login and payment codes for as long as the account exists.
Local context
Serbia at a glance for PayPal users
- Capital
- Belgrade
- Population
- 6.6 million
- Languages
- Serbian
- Currency
- Serbian dinar (RSD)
Apps people use most in Serbia
- Viber
- TikTok
- KupujemProdajem
- Wolt
| 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 Serbia number doesn't work for PayPal or any other app you need within 7 days of purchase, replace it with a new Serbia 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
Serbia number for PayPal: FAQ
How much is a PayPal code with a Serbia number?
A single-use PayPal code on a Serbia (+381) number costs $0.46 (as of October 15, 2026). That makes a Serbia number the 3rd cheapest of 49 countries in Europe for PayPal, and cheaper than 167 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 Serbia codes for, PayPal is the 113th cheapest.
Can I use a Serbia number for PayPal?
Yes. PayPal expects a real mobile number, and every Serbia (+381) number we sell is one. If PayPal turns yours down, the 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for another Serbia number; a single PayPal code that never arrives is refunded to your PhoneBorn balance.
OTP number or phone-number plan for PayPal in Serbia?
One PayPal code on a Serbia number costs $0.46 and covers a single PayPal check; a plan (from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan) keeps the +381 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 +381 number today.
37 Serbia numbers in stock · PayPal code $0.46. Pay with USDT or USDC, email sign-up, no ID.