How to Get an Italian Phone Number

• By SMSPool Admin
• September 13, 2026
• Guides

Many Italian sites such as Subito require an Italian number ( 39) on sign up, and some reject foreign numbers outright. Normally, getting an Italian number means providing an Italian tax code and ID in person, which rules out anyone abroad. With SMSPool you can get a real non-VoIP Italian number without the SIM or the paperwork, from anywhere.

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What Do People Use Italian Phone Numbers For?

Subito

Subito is like the Italian version of Craigslist or eBay. You can buy and sell everything from furniture, cars, electronics, clothes and more. Subito requires an Italian phone number to sign up to the platform. Once you're signed up you can browse, message sellers and of course use a forwarding service to ship items you buy from Subito abroad. A pro tip from us would be to use an Italian residential IP address to ensure successful SMS verification.

Vinted

Vinted doesn't require an Italian number, you can use a number from most countries, but a lot of people use Italian numbers for Vinted, mainly for the Italian catalogue which can show items that aren't on the UK/US version. People also use one to keep their personal number off the account.

Why Do Italian Sites Want an Italian Phone Number?

As an EU country, a lot of Italian services will technically accept numbers from other EU countries, but not always reliably.

Some platforms, like Subito, go further and only accept a 39 (Italian) number at signup. VoIP numbers are blocked across most Italian services too, so anything internet-based from a provider like TextNow gets rejected. You need a real number from a real mobile carrier.

Why Is It Hard To Get an Italian SIM Card?

To get an official Italian SIM you have to show up in person with your Italian tax code and ID, which most people abroad don't have due to not being residents of Italy. Travel eSIMs don't solve this issue either, as travel eSIMs are usually data-only, so you get internet but not a phone number that can receive an SMS. SMSPool saves you the hassle by providing you a genuine non-VoIP Italian number, from anywhere in the world.

How to Get an Italian Phone Number on SMSPool

Step 1: Create an SMSPool account. Go to SMSPool.net. Registration is fast and does not even require an email address if you would rather not use one.

Step 2: Add funds to your balance. Go to the Deposit page and add credit using card or crypto. Italian verifications are low cost, so we would suggest adding $3 to get started.

Step 3: Order an Italian number. Go to the Order page, select Italy as the country, then search for and select the service you want to register on. If you want to test it first without spending anything, the free SMS page lets you do that.

Step 4: Complete the purchase. Click the Quick Purchase button. SMSPool will generate a real, non-VoIP number for you within seconds.

Step 5: Verify your account. Enter the number on the site's signup screen and request the code. When it arrives in your SMSPool dashboard, copy it and enter it on the site before it expires.

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What If I Need to Verify Again Later?

Italian numbers from SMSPool are temporary and can usually receive SMS for up to 20 minutes, although this isn't guaranteed.

For a one-time signup that's fine, you verify once and you're in. But if a service is likely to text you again for logins, password resets or security checks, be aware it may not be possible to receive those on a used temporary number.

FAQ

Can I get an Italian number without living in Italy? Yes. With SMSPool you can get an Italian number instantly, without being in Italy at all.

Do I need an Italian tax code or proof of address? For a real Italian SIM, yes. Through SMSPool, none of that is needed.

What do Italian phone numbers look like? Italian mobile numbers use the country code 39 and start with a 3, for example 39 347 123 4567.

Can I use a VoIP number? No. Subito, Vinted and most other sites block VoIP numbers, which is why you need a real non-VoIP number.

Will it work on Subito? Yes. Our numbers are non-VoIP and sourced from carrier networks, which is what Subito's verification requires.

Do I need an Italian number for Vinted? No, but a lot of people use one to get access to the Italian catalogue or to keep their personal number private.

Can I receive codes without being in Italy? Yes. The code arrives in your SMSPool dashboard. For the best success rate on platforms like Subito, we'd recommend using an Italian residential proxy.

How long does the code take? Usually between 30 seconds and 2 minutes.

What if no code arrives? Click the Refund button to release the number, or let the timer run out and it refunds automatically.

Can I use the same number for multiple verifications? No, each number is for a single verification. It stays active for up to 20 minutes, but that isn't guaranteed.

Can I use an Italian number for banking or government services? No. We don't allow financial services, telecom providers, government sites or identity verification to be verified.

How much does it cost? Pricing varies by country and service. You can check it on our homepage, or create an SMSPool account to see live prices.

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