Last updated: September 10, 2025
Optimize Your Verification Now!
Secure a second number for registration and verification across platforms.
Optimize Your Verification Now!
Secure a second number for registration and verification across platforms.
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Quick Facts
- Dial code: +852
- Region: APAC
- Mobile network code (MNC): 454 (used by HKT, CSL, SmarTone, China Mobile HK)
- Common sender types: Alphanumeric Sender ID (#BANK, #GOVHK); Long codes / virtual mobiles; Short codes (rare, not widely available for international brands)
Number Types & Capabilities in Hong Kong
| Number Type | Supported? | Replies possible? | Notes |
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | Yes | No | Must be preregistered in the OFCA Sender ID Registry |
| Virtual mobile (long code) | Yes | Yes | Supports 2-way SMS, available from PingMe instantly |
| Toll-free (8xx) | No | — | Not used in Hong Kong SMS ecosystem |
| Short code (5–6 digits) | Limited | Limited | Mostly used by banks/telcos; not generally available to small businesses |
PingMe Options (No ID Required)
- Subscription Numbers (Hong Kong Virtual Mobile)
- Long-term Hong Kong virtual mobile
- Supports SMS, OTP, and voice
- Private, renewable monthly/quarterly/yearly
- No ID required
- Bulk Verification Numbers
- Instant, low-cost Hong Kong numbers
- Optimized for one-time OTP / SMS verifications
- No ID required; ideal for apps like Google, Apple, TikTok
- May be shared/public (choose subscription for privacy)
App-Specific Acceptance Notes
|
App / Platform |
PingMe Virtual Number |
SIM-based Mobile |
Notes |
|
|
Often blocked |
Yes |
WhatsApp rejects VoIP/virtual numbers |
|
Google / Apple |
Supported |
Yes |
Works with PingMe subscription or bulk numbers |
|
|
Supported |
Yes |
Verification typically succeeds |
|
Banking apps |
Mixed |
Yes |
Some banks require SIM-based HK number |
KYC & Registration in the Hong Kong
- Alphanumeric Sender IDs must be registered via Hong Kong’s SMS Sender Registration Scheme (SSRS), launched in 2023. Registered IDs display with a “#” prefix (e.g., #HSBC).
- Virtual numbers from PingMe: no ID, no paperwork, instantly usable.
- For enterprises sending OTP: use preregistered sender IDs for trust and deliverability.
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Common Failures & Fixes
|
Symptom |
Cause |
Solution |
|
OTP not received |
App blocks VoIP |
Use PingMe subscription number or SIM-based line |
|
Cannot reply to messages |
Sender is alphanumeric ID |
Use virtual mobile (long code) for 2-way replies |
|
Confusing sender display |
ID not “#” registered |
Use preregistered Sender ID for brand clarity |
|
Landline issue |
Code sent to non-mobile number |
Confirm destination is a mobile number |
FAQ
Q1: Can I use PingMe HK numbers without ID?
Yes. Both subscription and bulk numbers are provisioned instantly, no ID or paperwork needed.
Q2: Will PingMe numbers work in Mainland China?
Yes. Hong Kong numbers can receive codes globally, including from China.
Q3: Are PingMe subscription numbers private?
Yes. Subscription numbers are dedicated to you. Bulk verification numbers may be public/shared.
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