Macao phone numbers

Updated 2026-10-22 · By the Smart Messaging team (Smart Messaging Inc.)

Need a +853 number without being in Macao? Smart Messaging gives you a real Macanese mobile number on the public phone network, ready in minutes. Receive unlimited calls and SMS, send up to 500 texts and talk for 1,000 minutes every month — and keep the number as long as you like.

Country code: +853
Number length: 8 digits after +853
Main city: Macao
Capital: Macao
Language: Chinese & Portuguese
Currency: MOP (MOP$) — you pay in USD stablecoins
Number types: Mobile, local
In stock now: 39 numbers
From: $1.80 / month · billed yearly

Available Macao numbers right now

39 Macao numbers in stock as of 2026-11-02. A sample:

Number	Type	City
+853 XX33 15XX	Local	Macao
+853 XX66 94XX	Local	Macao
+853 XX29 48XX	Local	Macao
+853 XX21 34XX	Local	Macao
+853 XX47 84XX	Local	Macao
+853 XX20 63XX	Local	Macao
+853 XX39 69XX	Local	Macao
+853 XX90 40XX	Local	Macao
+853 XX28 41XX	Local	Macao
+853 XX21 55XX	Local	Macao

Why get a Macao (+853) number

East Asian markets move quickly and customers expect immediate, local contact options before they commit.

A Macao number makes you look local in Macao and across the country, while you answer from your laptop, your mobile or a call-center dialer anywhere in the world.

Because it's a real number on the Macao telephone network, it works for normal calls and text messages — including one-time passcodes and verification SMS from apps and websites.

What's included with every Macao number

Receive as many SMS as you like — codes, alerts, replies
Send up to 500 texts a month
Call out for up to 1,000 minutes a month
Take unlimited calls from Macao and abroad
Plug into Zoiper, Linphone, 3CX or Asterisk with SIP
Forward calls to your own mobile
Dial from the browser — nothing to install
No contract; keep the number as long as you want

Works with WhatsApp, Facebook, Google, Telegram and more

Because it's SMS-enabled, a Macao number from Smart Messaging works for account verification on messaging apps, social networks, marketplaces and email providers — including WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Telegram, Signal, Instagram, Facebook, Google, Gmail.

Codes arrive in real time and you can also take the voice-call option. Should an app refuse the number, swap it for a fresh one free within 7 days under our replacement guarantee.

Looking for a Macao virtual number?

Most people searching for a Macao virtual number want a +853 number they can use online, without a SIM card or a trip to Macao. Smart Messaging gives you exactly that — but on a real number from the Macao numbering plan, not an app-only line or a shared list.

You use it in your dashboard, in any SIP app or forwarded to your own phone, and it receives standard SMS and voice calls — which is why WhatsApp, Telegram, Google and Facebook verification codes arrive like on any mobile line. Read more: virtual number vs real mobile number.

Macao number types and prices

Type	Monthly	Included	In stock
Mobile	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	18
Local	$1.80/mo	Unlimited in-SMS & in-calls · 500 SMS · 1,000 min	21

Macao numbers available right now

Right now there are 39 Macao numbers ready to assign — 18 mobile, 21 local. Local numbers carry a Macao identity, mobile numbers sit on national mobile ranges.

A few of today's numbers: +853 XX10 20XX (mobile); +853 XX33 15XX (local). The digits shown as XX are revealed the moment a number is assigned to your account.

Macao phone number format

Macao uses the country code +853. In international (E.164) format a Macao number is +853 followed by 8 digits — for example +853 XX10 20XX.

Callers inside Macao use the national format; everyone else dials +853 first. However they reach you, calls and SMS land in your dashboard, on your SIP device or on the phone you forward to.

Calling Macao and caller ID

From the United States or Canada: dial 011 853 and the 8-digit number. From the UK, Europe, India and most other countries: dial 00 853 and the number. From any mobile phone, +853 works everywhere.

When you call out through Smart Messaging, the person you call sees your Macao number — which makes Macanese customers far more likely to pick up.

How to get a Macao number

Open the Macao inventory and pick the number you like — mobile, local.
Create a free account with just an email, and pay from your wallet with USDT or USDC.
Your number goes live in minutes. Receive SMS and calls in your dashboard, forward them, or connect any SIP app.

Who uses Macao numbers

Businesses entering the Macao market
Freelancers and agencies with Macanese clients
Expats and travellers keeping a Macao number while abroad
App sign-ups and account verification
E-commerce and marketplace sellers
Support and sales teams running a call center

Paying from Macao or anywhere else

Whether you earn in MOP or any other currency, you pay the same USD price in stablecoins — no FX markup, no card declines, no chargebacks.

7-day replacement guarantee

If a +853 number doesn't suit an app you need, you don't lose a cent — within 7 days, our replacement guarantee gives you a new Macao number instantly, straight from your dashboard.

Prefer a refund instead? As long as the number is still unused (no calls, no SMS), one click within 7 days returns the full amount to your wallet.

Macao phone numbers — FAQ

Is this a real Macao phone number?

Yes. It's a real +853 number on the Macao telephone network. People in Macao and around the world can call and text it like any other number, and it receives SMS verification codes.

Can I use a Macao number for WhatsApp, Telegram or Instagram?

Yes. Enter your +853 number in the app and read the code in your dashboard. And with our 7-day replacement guarantee, if an app won't accept it you get a new number free.

How much does a Macao phone number cost?

Macao numbers start at just $1.80 per month on our annual plan ($21.60 billed once a year). Setup is free, and every plan includes unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 SMS and 1,000 minutes a month.

What's included with a Macao number?

Unlimited incoming SMS and calls, 500 outgoing SMS and 1,000 outgoing minutes per month, plus SIP credentials, call forwarding and the browser dialer.

Do I need to live in Macao to get a +853 number?

No — Smart Messaging customers use Macao numbers from all over the world. All you need is an email address to sign up.

How long can I keep my Macao number?

For as long as you want. It renews automatically from your wallet — keep auto-renew on and the number stays yours year after year.

What is the country code for Macao?

The international dialing code for Macao is +853, followed by a 8-digit national number. From the US dial 011 853; from most other countries 00 853.

How many Macao numbers are available?

39 right now (18 mobile, 21 local). Stock changes daily — the list at the top of this page is live.

How quickly is the number activated?

Most numbers are activated within minutes of payment. The full number and SIP credentials appear in your dashboard as soon as it's live.

What if the number doesn't work for me?

You're covered twice: our 7-day replacement guarantee swaps it for a new number free (up to 2 times), and if the number is unused you can instead get a full refund within 7 days — no questions asked.

Which number types are available in Macao?

Right now: mobile, local. Stock is shown live on this page, and every type includes the same allowances and the 7-day replacement guarantee.

Can I receive calls on a Macao number as well as SMS?

Yes. Incoming calls are unlimited, just like incoming SMS. Calls ring in the web dialer in your dashboard, in any SIP app or PBX, or on a phone you forward them to.