US Phone Number That Actually Works
Business Phone Number That Actually Works
A good phone number is as important as a good business address to get you approved by top-tier banks and payment gateways.
A phone number from a different country than the country of application (UK or US) might be a trigger. It’s an unnecessary risk.
Understanding how phone numbers work
There are two types of mobile numbers: VOIP and non-VOIP.
1) VOIP (voice over Internet protocol) means it’s not a real number, which uses the Internet to communicate instead of cellular.
VOIP numbers come from online databases and are not tied to any physical sim card or mobile carrier.
They can be easily detected and identified by Paypal and any websites
that work on stealth accounts detection.
Using a VOIP number exposes you as a stealth account creator and minimizes your chances of successfully creating and operating it smoothly.
2) Non-VOIP are real numbers from actual mobile carriers, meaning a real sim card is tied to it.
If you use this kind of Phone Numbers Payment Gateway Like Stripe, or Paypal & Top-Tier Banks Never Accept You
The main mistake when trying to get a new phone number for account creation is obtaining it from the most popular apps/free online sources or using google voice numbers.
The first reason is that phone numbers obtained in this way can be recycled and used previously,
…and the second reason is that those numbers are, in 99% of cases, VOIP.
How to avoid getting suspended by using the wrong sources and types for numbers for verification.
Bank & Merchants can see if your business phone number is a cell phone, residential number, or an actual business phone number.
It boosts your business credibility to have a genuine business phone number.
- Never use one-time SMS Services
- Never, ever use VoIP phone numbers…for any reason. → Because of this, all banks and payment gateways will definitely Reject your account.
- Never use Free phone number services
- Your business phone number should not be a cell phone or a residential number
Cell phones and home numbers can get your business flagged as unestablished and high-risk.
Getting a Toll Free Number
Depending on your business model, it may be appropriate for you to
have a 1-800 number as well as a local business number.
In the eyes of Bank & Marchants, toll-free numbers are a sign of credibility for businesses.
Having a toll-free number will make you appear larger even if you are a single owner with a home-based business.
Setting up a virtual local phone number or a toll-free 800 number is straightforward and inexpensive.
In addition, you can forward a virtual number to any landline or cell phone.
Why is a Fax Number also Important for your Company?
Many people say that faxing is outdated and a thing of the past. That is not true when it comes to lenders, Banks and credit providers.
You will need a fax number for business purposes to receive important documents and fax credit applications. Even if you do not have a fax, you can get one listed virtually.
However, a fax number is completely optional, not essential! but, these will help your company look much more credible.
Note: Like a phone number, If you take the fax number… Get it from the same state – where your company is registered.
Get listed with the National 411 Directory.
After establishing your business phone number, we recommend you list it under the National 411 Directory so lenders can verify your business more efficiently.
Keep in mind that, unfortunately, cell phone numbers can’t be listed in the National 411 Directory.
You can go to listyourself.net or other similar services to list your business phone number.
Once submitted, it takes about one week for your business phone number to be listed.
Check to see if your phone number has been listed by dialling your area code and 555-1212.
You will be redirected to independent 411 services by your cell phone company if you call from your cell phone,
so you should call the number from your business phone to verify.
A toll-free number will give your business credibility, but you must have alocal business number in order to get listed in 411 directory assistance.
Business Phone Number Safety Checklist✔
✔ Always Use Non-VoIP Numbers (Never use VoIP Numbers)
✔ Get the phone number from the same area code as your business address
✔ Try to Use a “landline” Number, not a cell/mobile – phone number
✔ Never use Free phone number & one-time SMS Services
✔ Try to get a “1-800 (Tool Free)” number and a “local business number”.
✔ Use the same phone number everywhere, including your company registration, website, bank, and merchants accounts
✔ ️ Get the business phone number listed with the National 411 Directory under your business name.
✔ Try to Get a fax number for your business✔ Never lose Access to your phone number
Be sure to keep your phone number with you at all times
… as long as you’re using Stripe, PayPal,
or other payment gateways and bank accounts.
Never, ever lose access to it.
Because if you lose access to it, Stripe, PayPal, and other payment gateways and bank accounts will no longer be able to verify your account either by phone call or SMS to your number!!
And sometimes they can do it if they see something
suspicious in your account…
