Can I get a Sao Tome number while living in Portugal?

Yes. OTP Bolt runs entirely in the browser, so you can order a +239 number and read the code from Lisbon, Luanda or anywhere else.

What does a +239 verification code cost?

From $0.20 per code with Instant OTP. The exact rate depends on the app and is shown once your wallet is funded.

Will the SMS arrive in Portuguese?

It might. Portuguese is the official language, but most apps send texts in the language of your account, which is often English.

What if the window runs out with no code?

The full price is credited back to your wallet automatically. The same happens if you cancel before any code arrives.

Is one +239 Instant OTP number good for repeat logins?

An Instant OTP order is built for one code. Sometimes you can ask for another SMS on the same number, but for ongoing logins a Dedicated Number is the right tool.

How long does a Dedicated Number for Sao Tome and Principe take?

It depends on availability and any local address or ID requirement. The team tells you after reviewing your request, and prices start from $1.95/month.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Cards through Stripe checkout, plus USDT and USDC. The wallet is held in US dollars.

Does OTP Bolt work for or with WhatsApp, Telegram and the other apps?

No. OTP Bolt is independent, and every app name mentioned is a trademark of its owner. Follow each app's own terms when you sign up.

Sao Tome and Principe +239 Number for OTP

Is a Sao Tome and Principe virtual number available?

Yes, in two forms. Instant OTP gives you a +239 number for a single code, and it covers more than 650 apps in Sao Tome and Principe right now. A Dedicated Number, which you keep for months, is available through a request that the team reviews.

For the live coverage list and prices, open the Sao Tome and Principe page.

How should I type a +239 number into a form?

Local numbers in the islands are seven digits long. In international format that becomes +239 followed by those seven digits.

Select Sao Tome and Principe in the country menu; some forms spell it São Tomé e Príncipe.
Enter just the seven local digits in the phone box.
Do not add a trunk 0. None is used.
If the form wants one combined field, write +239 and the seven digits with no spaces.

A wrong country selection is easy to make here because the name sorts differently with and without accents.

Why would someone want a number from the islands?

Many Santomeans live in Portugal, Angola and elsewhere in the Portuguese-speaking world. A +239 number lets them sign in to services linked to home while keeping their everyday mobile private.

There are also practical business reasons: a consultant or NGO worker setting up accounts before an assignment on São Tomé or Príncipe, a guesthouse that wants a separate verification line, or a developer checking that a Lusophone app accepts the country's short numbers.

What apps can I verify with a +239 number?

Instant OTP currently works for more than 650 apps in the country. Among them:

WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal
Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
Google (Gmail & YouTube) and Microsoft & Outlook
ChatGPT (OpenAI) and Claude
Amazon, AliExpress and Alibaba
Netflix

The list shifts as our carrier partners adjust routes, so check the dashboard before you order. Rates begin from $0.20 per code and vary by app; the pricing page explains how they are set.

Walkthrough: one code on a Santomean number

Register with Google or with an email address and a 6-digit email code.
Put money in the wallet (US dollars) with a card, USDT or USDC; that first payment is what reveals exact prices.
Choose Instant OTP, pick the app and select Sao Tome and Principe.
Enter the number in the app and ask for the code.
The code shows up in the live inbox, usually a minute or two after the app sends it.

You have a 20-minute window per order. If no code turns up, or you cancel before it does, the charge comes back to your wallet automatically. Delivered codes are paid for and stay that way.

My code is missing. What should I check?

Country code. Confirm the app shows +239 and not a neighboring code.
Digit count. Seven local digits, nothing extra.
Delivery method. Some apps default to a voice call; switch to SMS if offered.
Resend. On some orders the dashboard lets you request another SMS on the same number.

If the app refuses virtual numbers, no amount of retrying will help. Let the window close for a refund and choose another country or sign-in method the app supports.

Should I request a Dedicated Number instead?

Choose a Dedicated Number when you will need the same +239 line again, for logins, account recovery or as a business contact. It includes an SMS inbox that keeps collecting codes, calling from Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari without a SIM or app, inbound calls in the browser and a call log.

Numbers that switch on immediately are offered only in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. For Sao Tome and Principe, use "Request a country" in the dashboard; OTP Bolt checks availability, confirms the price and says whether an address or ID check is needed before activation. Timing varies. Renewals are prepaid from your wallet with an email reminder beforehand, and you may release the number at any time.

Testing a Lusophone app with +239 numbers

If you build for Portuguese-speaking markets, the REST API lets you order a +239 number, poll for the SMS and cancel from your own scripts using an API key. It shows quickly whether your validation wrongly expects eight or nine digits. Documentation is at /developers.

Instant OTP or Dedicated Number?

	Instant OTP	Dedicated Number
Best for	One verification code	Logins, recovery, calls
How long	One order, 20 minutes	Yours while it renews
Price	from $0.20 per code	from $1.95/month
If nothing arrives	Automatic refund	Unlimited SMS inbox

App names are trademarks of their owners. OTP Bolt is not affiliated with them. Follow each app's terms.

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