Branch SMS Verification

Pass the Branch SMS verification step with a virtual number to sign up for this mobile finance app.

Branch (Branch International) is a mobile-first finance app that offers instant loans, money transfers, bill payments, and investment services from a smartphone; it is widely used in markets such as Kenya, Nigeria, India, and Latin America. Phone number verification is required at registration to secure the account and tie loan applications to the user.

To verify with a virtual number, you enter your number in the app, receive the SMS code Branch sends, and type it to activate your account. A virtual number can be practical for users who want to keep their personal number separate from lending apps or who want to try the app, although loan accounts are usually linked to a permanent number.

Because Branch handles loan and payment transactions, never share the verification code and enter it only in the official app. Keep in mind that the app may request permission to access data on your device (such as SMS and contacts); install only the official app you trust and protect your personal finance information.