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+598
Uruguay phone number for PayPal (+598)
Yes — a real Uruguay mobile number (+598) can receive the PayPal 6-digit code by SMS. One PayPal code on a +598 number costs $1.05; a +598 number you keep costs from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan.
- 6-digit code by SMS to +598
- 19th 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)$1.05
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
- +598 XX 659 5XXin stock
- +598 XX 254 8XXin stock
- +598 XX 501 9XXin stock
Digits are masked. The full number is shown once it is assigned to your account.
Key facts
PayPal with Uruguay numbers: at a glance
- PayPal code (single-use)
- $1.05 per code
- Price rank
- Cheaper than 89 of 200 countries for PayPal
- Rank in Americas
- 19th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas
- Code format
- 6-digit code
- Delivered by
- SMS
- Number format
- +598 · 09x xxx xxx → +598 9x xxx xxx
- Mobile numbers
- +598 · 8 digits · starts with 9
- Stock
- 39 numbers in stock
- Among Uruguay apps
- 113th cheapest of 113 apps
- Local time
- UTC-3
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 $1.05, Uruguay is the 19th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas for PayPal. Barbados (+1) is the cheapest nearby at $0.32.
| Country | Dial code | PayPal code | vs Uruguay | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +1 | $1.93 | +$0.88 | In stock |
| Canada | +1 | $1.75 | +$0.70 | In stock |
| Brazil | +55 | $0.63 | −$0.42 | In stock |
| Antigua and Barbuda | +1 | $1.33 | +$0.28 | In stock |
| Argentina | +54 | $1.30 | +$0.25 | In stock |
| Bahamas | +1 | $1.33 | +$0.28 | In stock |
| Barbados | +1 | $0.32 | −$0.73 | In stock |
| Belize | +501 | $0.35 | −$0.70 | In stock |
Step by step
How to verify PayPal with a Uruguay number
One PayPal code on a +598 number costs $1.05 — the 19th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas. Full PayPal walkthrough and troubleshooting: PayPal verification guide.
Get your Uruguay number
Sign up with an email, top up with USDT or USDC and pick Uruguay: a plan to keep the +598 number, or a single-use PayPal OTP number ($1.05).
Open PayPal
Go to sign-up (“Mobile number”) or Settings → Security → 2-step verification.
Enter the +598 number
Select Uruguay (+598) in PayPal's country picker, then paste the digits your dashboard shows after +598 into PayPal.
Enter the PayPal code
PayPal sends a 6-digit code by SMS. SMS codes appear in your PhoneBorn dashboard next to the +598 number; type the code into PayPal to finish.
Tips for Uruguay numbers
- After +598, Uruguay mobile numbers begin with 9 — 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 $1.05 here.
- PayPal requires your real identity and residence; the phone number is only one part.
Why use a Uruguay number for PayPal?
Day-to-day life in Uruguay runs on WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, yet PayPal remains the app for receiving payments with a number that matches your account country. A +598 number keeps that account tied to the country without using your personal SIM.
Summer in Punta del Este: Visitors to Punta del Este and José Ignacio arrange apartments, restaurants and transport with hosts by WhatsApp.
PayPal sends login and payment codes for as long as the account exists.
Local context
Uruguay at a glance for PayPal users
- Capital
- Montevideo
- Population
- 3.4 million
- Languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Uruguayan peso (UYU)
Apps people use most in Uruguay
- TikTok
- Mercado Libre
- PedidosYa
- Uber
| App | OTP price | vs PayPal | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google / Gmail | $0.63 | −$0.42 | Google / Gmail guide |
| $0.67 | −$0.38 | WhatsApp guide | |
| Telegram | $0.76 | −$0.29 | Telegram guide |
| $0.59 | −$0.46 | Instagram guide | |
| $0.55 | −$0.50 | Facebook guide | |
| ChatGPT | $0.76 | −$0.29 | ChatGPT guide |
| TikTok | $0.55 | −$0.50 | TikTok guide |
| Discord | $0.50 | −$0.55 | Discord guide |
| X (Twitter) | $0.59 | −$0.46 | X (Twitter) guide |
| Binance | $0.92 | −$0.13 | Binance guide |
| Amazon | $0.59 | −$0.46 | Amazon guide |
| Apple ID | $0.67 | −$0.38 | Apple ID guide |
Works with PayPal — backed by our 7-day replacement guarantee
If your Uruguay number doesn't work for PayPal or any other app you need within 7 days of purchase, replace it with a new Uruguay 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
Uruguay number for PayPal: FAQ
How much is a PayPal code with a Uruguay number?
A single-use PayPal code on a Uruguay (+598) number costs $1.05 (as of October 15, 2026). That makes a Uruguay number the 19th cheapest of 36 countries in the Americas for PayPal, and cheaper than 89 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 Uruguay codes for, PayPal is the 113th cheapest.
Can I use a Uruguay number for PayPal?
Yes. PayPal expects a real mobile number, and every Uruguay (+598) number we sell is one. If PayPal turns yours down, the 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for another Uruguay number; a single PayPal code that never arrives is refunded to your PhoneBorn balance.
OTP number or phone-number plan for PayPal in Uruguay?
One PayPal code on a Uruguay number costs $1.05 and covers a single PayPal check; a plan (from $1.80/month on the 12-month plan) keeps the +598 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 +598 number today.
39 Uruguay numbers in stock · PayPal code $1.05. Pay with USDT or USDC, email sign-up, no ID.