Keep My Number — Keep Your Phone Number When You Move or Travel Abroad
Keep My Number is a mobile app and phone-number porting service that
lets you keep your existing phone number active when you move abroad or travel
internationally. Port your local number to the cloud in under 7 minutes and
keep receiving calls, SMS and bank one-time passwords (OTP) anywhere in the world over
Wi-Fi or mobile data — without paying roaming fees or maintaining a dormant SIM card
back home.
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What is Keep My Number?
Keep My Number is a cloud phone-number service for expats, digital nomads, international
students, global freelancers and anyone living or traveling abroad. We port your
original phone number off your physical SIM card and host it securely in the cloud, so
you can keep using the same number from any country, on any device, through our iOS,
Android and web app.
Why people use Keep My Number abroad
- Keep your original phone number forever — no need to give your contacts a new number when you move abroad.
- Receive bank OTP and 2FA codes worldwide — never get locked out of your bank, PayPal, government portal or social account again.
- Keep WhatsApp on your real number — your WhatsApp account stays tied to the number you already own.
- Stop paying for an empty SIM — save the $50–$100/month many expats pay just to keep a dormant SIM alive at home.
- Use any local SIM or eSIM for data — Keep My Number rides on top of any internet connection.
- Unlimited incoming calls and SMS, voicemail and call forwarding included.
- 190+ countries supported, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France and Israel.
How to keep your number when you travel or move abroad
- Check portability: Enter your phone number on Keep My Number and we instantly check if it can be ported.
- Create an account: Sign up with email or Google in under a minute.
- Choose a plan: Pick the monthly or annual Keep My Number subscription. Cancel anytime.
- Submit your porting request: Upload the required documents and current carrier details through the guided form.
- We port your number to the cloud: We handle the transfer with your existing carrier, usually within 24–48 hours.
- Use your number from anywhere: Open the Keep My Number app on Wi-Fi or mobile data and keep receiving calls, SMS and OTP codes just like before.
Who Keep My Number is for
- Relocating families — keep your home number for banks, family and old friends without paying for an unused SIM.
- Digital nomads — change countries every month without losing your business number or missing verification codes.
- International students — stay reachable for family back home while using a cheap local SIM for data.
- Global freelancers and remote workers — keep a professional presence in your home market from anywhere in the world.
- Business and frequent travelers — never miss an important call or 2FA code while abroad.
Keep My Number pricing
Keep My Number costs $7.49 / month billed annually
($89.99 / year — save 25%) or $9.99 / month on the
monthly plan. Every plan includes unlimited incoming calls, unlimited incoming SMS,
voicemail, call forwarding and 24/7 customer support. Cancel anytime.
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Frequently asked questions about keeping your number abroad
How do I keep my phone number when moving abroad?
Port your number through the Keep My Number app. The guided porting request takes about 7 minutes and the carrier transfer typically completes in 24–48 hours. After that your number lives in the cloud and you keep receiving calls and SMS through the app from anywhere.
Can I keep my number while traveling without roaming fees?
Yes. Once your number is in the Keep My Number cloud it does not need your home carrier or roaming. Use any local SIM or eSIM for data and your original number keeps working through the app.
Will I still receive bank OTP and SMS verification codes abroad?
Yes — receiving bank OTPs, 2FA codes and SMS from banks, government services and apps like PayPal and WhatsApp is the most common reason people use Keep My Number.
Do I need a SIM card?
No. Keep My Number works over VoIP, so any Wi-Fi or mobile data (3G, 4G, 5G) is enough. You can keep using a local SIM or eSIM for your data plan.
What happens to my old SIM?
Once porting is complete, your old SIM card stops working. You can discard it; your number now lives in the cloud and you access it through the Keep My Number app.
Can I port my number back to a physical carrier later?
Yes. You always retain ownership of your number and can port it back to any physical carrier or SIM at any time. There are no lock-ins.