UK bank codes.
Anywhere on Earth.Receive UK Bank SMS & 2FA Anywhere in the World
Keep your UK mobile line while living or travelling abroad. Receive incoming bank 2FA OTPs from Monzo, Barclays, and HSBC with zero international roaming charges on inbound SMS.
Three problems, one line
The expat banking trap
UK banks automatically block SMS codes sent to VoIP or virtual number apps. SecondSim runs on Vodafone's physical cellular network switches, ensuring bank 2FA SMS arrives anywhere in the world.
£6/day roaming fee extortion
Big UK carriers charge expensive daily roaming passes just to turn your phone on to receive one bank security code. With SecondSim, receiving incoming SMS messages while abroad is completely free.
No 60-day SIM recycling
Standard UK Pay-As-You-Go SIMs forcibly disconnect and recycle your number if you don't make chargeable outbound calls every 60 days. SecondSim protects your number indefinitely on a simple subscription.
“I moved to Lisbon two years ago. When my Barclays app needed SMS verification, my old virtual number failed. SecondSim installed in 60 seconds and received the code immediately.”
Live before your flight departs.
Buy your plan online from anywhere in the world, tap the 1-click install link, and receive UK texts immediately. No UK shipping or physical postal address needed.
Guides for expats & travellers
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Can I use this to log into my UK bank accounts from overseas?+
Yes. SecondSim numbers are genuine UK mobile numbers on Vodafone's physical cellular network, fully capable of receiving 2FA SMS security codes from Barclays, HSBC, Monzo, Starling, Revolut, and all UK financial institutions globally.
Will I be charged roaming fees to receive an SMS text abroad?+
No. Receiving incoming SMS text messages on your SecondSim while travelling or living abroad is completely free. You avoid the £6+ daily roaming charges common with major UK mobile networks.
How do I install it if I am already outside the UK?+
SecondSim is 100% digital eSIM technology. You purchase online, tap the 1-click install link sent to your email, and activate it instantly on your phone without waiting for international postal shipping.
Can I buy a UK eSIM before I arrive or relocate to the UK?+
Yes. If you are relocating or travelling to the UK, you can purchase and set up your SecondSim number beforehand. You can use it for UK rental applications, job interviews, and banking setups before your flight departs.
Will my number be deactivated if I don't make calls?+
No. Unlike Pay-As-You-Go SIM cards that automatically disconnect and recycle your number after 60 to 90 days of inactivity, your SecondSim number remains active and reserved for as long as your subscription is maintained.