Privacy made simple for your phone.

Buy virtual phone numbers in the US, Canada, and UK. Forward calls, send and receive texts, and record conversations. Pay only for what you use.

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Everything you need in a second line.

No extra phone, no contract, no app to install. Just a real number that works.

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A Second Phone Line

Your real number stays private.

Get a US, Canadian or UK number that forwards straight to your phone. Use it for dating apps, Craigslist, job hunting, or business. Cancel it whenever you want.

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Two-Way Texting

Send and receive SMS from your burner.

Text from your burner number like a normal phone. Replies show up in real time. The other person only ever sees your burner number.

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Call Recording

One tap to record any call.

Turn on recording for any number and every forwarded call is saved. Play it back anytime from your dashboard. Great for keeping receipts.

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Recorded calls turned into text.

Every recording is automatically transcribed. Read through conversations instead of listening, and find exactly what was said.

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Call Forwarding

Calls ring straight to your phone.

Set a forwarding destination and incoming calls go directly to your real phone. Callers never know they dialled a virtual number.

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Pay As You Go

Top up with Stripe, spend as you go.

Add funds whenever you like. You only pay for the calls and texts you actually use. No monthly subscription, no hidden fees.

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Protect your privacy today

Sign up in seconds. Get your first virtual number and start receiving calls immediately.

Trusted by privacy-conscious users.

Join thousands who protect their personal numbers with Burner.

    • I use Burner for all my online marketplace listings. Keeps my personal number private and I can cancel anytime.

      Online Seller
      E-commerce

    • The prepaid model is perfect. I only pay for the calls I receive. No monthly fees eating into my budget.

      Freelancer
      Consulting

    • I needed a UK number for my business while living abroad. Burner made it incredibly easy to set up.

      Entrepreneur
      International Business

    • Call forwarding to my mobile works flawlessly. Callers don't even know they're calling a virtual number.

      Real Estate Agent
      Property Sales

    • Dating apps, Craigslist, job hunting - I use Burner numbers for everything. Keeps my real number safe.

      Privacy Advocate
      Personal Use

    • Super easy to verify my forwarding number. Got an OTP code and I was up and running in minutes.

      Small Business Owner
      Retail

Why Burner?

Works with your regular phone. No apps to install, no extra device, no contracts.

Numbers from $1/mo Calls from $0.01/min
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Pay as you go

Top up your wallet and only pay for the minutes you use. No monthly fees, no subscriptions, no surprises. When you're done, just stop.

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Get a local number

Pick a real phone number in the US, Canada, or UK with a local area code. Callers see a familiar number, not a random VoIP line.

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A real burner, but virtual

Calls forward straight to your phone. Use it for dating apps, Craigslist, job hunting, or anything you'd use a burner for. Cancel the number anytime.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Burner virtual numbers.

    • How do virtual numbers work?

      When someone calls your virtual number, we forward the call to your verified phone number. The caller only sees your virtual number, keeping your real number private.

    • Can I send and receive SMS?

      Yes! Burner supports full two-way SMS. Send and receive text messages from your burner number with delivery confirmations, all from your dashboard.

    • How do I add funds to my wallet?

      Simply use our secure Stripe checkout to add any amount. Funds are available instantly for calls.

    • How is billing calculated?

      You're charged per minute for incoming calls that are forwarded. We bill in one-minute increments, rounded up.

    • What if I run out of credit?

      Calls will not be forwarded if your wallet balance is insufficient. We'll notify you when your balance is low.

    • Can I cancel my number anytime?

      Yes! You can release any virtual number at any time. There are no cancellation fees or long-term commitments.

    • How do I verify my forwarding number?

      We send an OTP code via SMS to your phone. Enter the code to verify ownership and enable call forwarding.

    • Can I have multiple virtual numbers?

      Absolutely! You can buy as many numbers as you need, each with its own forwarding destination.

    • Is my data secure?

      We use industry-standard encryption and never share your data. Your privacy is our top priority.