Amazon verification code not received?
First check whether Amazon is sending codes at all. Below is a live count of Amazon codes reaching our public numbers, then the fixes that usually work.
Is Amazon sending codes right now?
Amazon sends too few codes to our numbers to judge the last hour. The counts below are the best guide.
- Numbers that got codes (7 days)
- 1,051
This counts Amazon codes reaching our public numbers. If Amazon is delivering here but not to your phone, the problem is most likely the number, your phone or your carrier. Work through the steps below.
What to try
- Check the number format: pick the right country and drop the leading 0 (07700 900123 becomes +44 7700 900123).
- Wait a full minute before pressing resend. With many apps only the newest code works, so resending too early can cancel the first one.
- Stop after two or three requests. Amazon limits how many codes it sends and may stop sending for a while without telling you.
- Look for another way to get the code: a phone call, an email, or the code shown in the app on a device where you are already signed in.
- On your own phone: check your signal, turn airplane mode on and off, and look in your spam or unknown-sender filters.
- On a free number: pick one that received a Amazon code recently, and switch numbers instead of retrying one that failed.
Amazon tips
- Use your own number for any account with a card, gift card balance or Prime membership attached.
- For AWS, verify with your own phone. A root account on a public number puts the account and its bill at risk.
- If you added a public number by mistake, replace it under Login & Security and change your password.
Free numbers that recently received Amazon codes
Frequently asked questions
Why is my Amazon verification code not coming?
Usually the number was entered in the wrong format, the code is delayed or rate-limited after several requests, or Amazon won't send to that number. Check the live status above first: if Amazon is delivering normally, the problem is on the receiving side.
How long does a Amazon code take to arrive?
Usually a few seconds. Delays of a minute or two happen, so wait a full minute before asking for a new code.
Can I get a Amazon code without my own phone number?
Sometimes. The free numbers on our Amazon page received Amazon codes recently, but they are public: anyone can read the code, so use them only for throwaway accounts.