You know that moment when you’re this close to logging in, and the code refuses to show up? No SMS. No beep. Just the Enter OTP screen is taking all day.
This guide is here to fix Revolut OTP not received (fix) issues the smart way, without guessing, without panic-tapping resend, and without accidentally locking yourself into cooldown loops. We’ll go in the order that actually works, then talk about reliable verification options if SMS delivery keeps flaking out.
Revolut OTP not received: quick checklist to fix in 10 minutes.
If your code isn’t arriving, the fastest move is not resend 12 times. Start with outages, then clean up filters/blocks, confirm your SIM/network, and retry once after a short pause. Most missing codes come down to filtering, roaming, or throttling after too many requests.
Here’s the 10-minute checklist that solves the majority of cases:
- Check the status first.
- If there’s an incident, your phone probably isn’t the problem. Use the official Revolut system status page to see what’s going on.
- Do the quick network reset
- Toggle airplane mode on/off
- Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data.
- Restart the phone
- Search your messages
- Sometimes the OTP is already there, tucked away in spam/filtered folders or the Unknown Senders folder.
- Check blocks/filters.
- iPhone: filtered inbox + blocked contacts
- Android: spam protection + blocked short codes
- Retry once, then switch approach.
- Request one fresh code, wait calmly, and use only the newest one if multiple show up later.
If you requested 4 codes in 2 minutes, there’s a decent chance you triggered throttling somewhere in the chain. In most cases, fixing filters first and then asking for a single clean OTP works way better than a resend marathon.
Check outages first: system status vs SMS routing problems.
Before you deep-dive into settings, confirm whether Revolut is having an incident. Revolut publishes an official status page that shows whether key services are running normally. Start there: Revolut system status page.
If the status page shows problems, treat it like a traffic jam: you can’t fix it from your phone. Your best move is to wait a bit and try again, or use a different verification method if the app offers it.
If everything looks operational but you still can’t receive a Revolut verification code, you’re usually dealing with SMS routing stuff like:
- message filtering on your device
- carrier short-code blocks
- roaming limitations
- Throttling from too many resend attempts
Try one Wi-Fi login attempt, then one on mobile data. If both fail, move straight to the following device filtering checks.
iPhone fixes: filters, blocked senders, and unknown senders traps
On iPhone, OTPs can vanish because Messages quietly filters unknown senders or routes them into a different view. Apple explains how filtering and blocking work here: Apple Support: Screen, Filter, and Block Text Messages on iPhone.
Do these in order:
- Check Filtered Messages
- Open Messages and look for filtered/unknown sender sections. If you’ve enabled filtering, OTPs love hiding there.
- Search for the code
- In Messages, search for the code or OTP before requesting another.
- Check blocked contacts
- If the sender/short code was blocked, you won’t see anything.
- Temporarily reduce filtering
- If you’ve got aggressive spam filtering turned on, dial it down just long enough to verify.
Then restart Messages, and request a fresh code.
Small-but-real tip: if you recently switched to an iPhone, make sure you’re not mentally expecting an iMessage-style thread. OTPs typically arrive as SMS, so you want your SMS inbox clean and visible.
Spam protection, blocked short codes, and a default SMS app.
On Android, the usual culprit is spam protection or short-code filtering either inside your messaging app or at the carrier level. Google Help documentation also notes that short codes can be blocked and that multiple requests can result in duplicate codes: Google Account Help: common verification issues.
Here’s the clean Android checklist:
- Check Spam and blocked lists inside your Messages app
- Look for Spam & Blocked.
- Confirm your default SMS app
- If you’ve recently switched messaging apps, routing can get weird.
- Clear cache
- This often fixes delays without deleting your message history.
- Check Do Not Disturb and notification restrictions
- You might actually be receiving the SMS, just not seeing it.
Then request one new code and wait a minute or two.
If you’re still stuck, the problem is likely filtering beyond the phone carrier-side blocking is a very real thing.
Travelling or roaming? Why OTPs fail abroad and what to do
When you’re travelling, OTP delivery can fail for boring reasons: roaming restrictions, odd network selection, or cross-carrier routing delays. And if you’re abroad and keep requesting codes, you can absolutely get throttled.
Try this first:
- Confirm your SIM is active
- Make sure data roaming is enabled if you’re using roaming
- Toggle network selection Auto ↔ Manual if the signal looks fine, but texts don’t arrive
- Double-check your country code/number format in the app
Using a temp number can be a practical way to keep your personal line private for low-risk testing just make sure you follow Revolut’s terms and local regulations
If SMS is still flaky, check whether email verification is available. Revolut’s help guidance around verification also points users toward basic checks and support when SMS doesn’t arrive: Revolut Help: trouble receiving SMS messages.
Micro-opinion: if you’re mid-trip and on a timer, it’s smarter to switch methods than to keep wrestling roaming SMS
Resend code not working: cooldowns, limits, and safe retry timing.
If the resend code doesn’t work, you might be in a cooldown window, or you may have hit a request limit. And yeah, this is where people accidentally make it worse by spamming requests.
Here’s the safe retry rhythm:
- Pause for a few minutes.
- Fix filters/blocked settings first.
- Request one fresh OTP.
- If multiple codes arrive later, use only the newest one. Google explains this pattern in verification flows: Google Account Help: standard verification issues.
How to tell you should stop trying and switch approaches:
- You’ve requested several codes, and nothing arrives
- You’re roaming, and delivery is unreliable
- The app is erroring out, or the status shows disruptions
At that point, switch channels or go to account recovery.
Try email verification when SMS won’t arrive.
If SMS delivery is unreliable, email verification can be a clean workaround, especially if short codes are being filtered or blocked. Revolut’s help guidance covers what to do when SMS messages don’t arrive and when you should contact support: Revolut Help: trouble receiving SMS messages.
To avoid standard email verification failures:
- Check Spam/Junk, plus any Promotions/Updates tabs
- Don’t request multiple email links back-to-back
- Open the email on the same device you’re verifying with when possible
- If the link is old, request a fresh one and use that
If email fails too, don’t loop it endlessly and jump to recovery steps so you don’t waste time.
Changed or lost your phone number? Account recovery without getting locked out
If you changed or lost your number, you won’t receive OTPs. That means the standard resend loop is basically a dead end.
The best move is to use the official recovery path inside the app and keep your signals consistent:
- Don’t hop between devices mid-process
- Don’t request codes repeatedly
- Keep details steady
If you still have the old SIM, test whether any short-code SMS arrives from another service. If nothing does, that strongly points to carrier-side blocking.
This is also where planning matters. For ongoing 2FA or long-term access, stable verification beats chaos. If you decide to use PVAPins for verification, do it responsibly.
Compliance note: PVAPins is not affiliated with Revolut. Please follow each app’s terms and local regulations.
Payment OTP vs login OTP: What’s different
Payment OTPs can follow a different flow than login OTPs. That’s why login can work while payment verification fails. Think of it as two doors with two different locks.
If payment OTPs are failing:
- Update your app and OS
- Retry the payment once
- Watch for a different prompt style
- If you’re using Apple Pay, confirm notifications/settings are behaving normally
If it keeps happening, in-app support is usually the next step because payment verification failures can be tied to risk controls and card settings, not just SMS delivery.
Free vs low-cost verification numbers: what to use and when
Public/free inbox numbers can be fine for low-risk testing, but they’re not great for sensitive verification. Messages can be delayed, blocked, or visible to other people, none of which is ideal when you’re trying to regain account access.
A practical way to choose:
Use free/public-style numbers when:
- You’re testing a flow
- The account isn’t sensitive
- You can live with delays or failures
Use low-cost private verification options when:
- You need the OTP to arrive reliably
- privacy matters
- You need repeat access
Then decide between:
- One-time activation: best when you only need a single verification moment
- Rental: better for ongoing access
If you want to test first, start here: Try free numbers for quick testing.
If you need stable access for ongoing verification, that’s when rentals make more sense.
Compliance note: PVAPins is not affiliated with Revolut. Please follow each app’s terms and local regulations.
Get OTPs reliably with PVAPins fast, privacy-friendly options
If you want fewer, where’s my code? moments, PVAPins offers verification options across 200+ countries, with one-time activations or rentals depending on your needs. Where available, you can also choose privacy-friendly options.
Let’s keep it simple:
- Pick your country and use case
- Is this a one-time verification, or do you need ongoing 2FA access?
- Choose one-time activation vs rental
- One-time is excellent for quick verification. Rentals are better if you’ll need access again later.
- Make one clean request
- One request, one wait, one confirmation. That rhythm avoids unnecessary failures.
- If you’re building flows: API-ready stability matters
- If you’re managing verification at scale, stability isn’t a buzzword; it means fewer retries and fewer stuck users.
If you want to receive messages in a clean inbox-style view, this is the direct path: Instantly receive SMS online.
Need ongoing access? Renting a number for ongoing 2FA access is built for that.
And if you want setup details without digging around, check out PVAPins FAQs.
Payments: PVAPins supports multiple top-up options depending on region, including Crypto, Binance Pay, Payeer, GCash, AmanPay, QIWI Wallet, DOKU, Nigeria & South Africa cards, Skrill, and Payoneer.
Compliance note: PVAPins is not affiliated with Revolut. Please follow each app’s terms and local regulations.
What changes in the US vs India
OTP delivery varies by country because carriers apply different filtering rules and routing behaviour. In the US, short-code filtering and spam protection are common culprits. In India, SIM status and roaming behaviour explain many ‘no code received’ situations.
One universal rule that helps everywhere: if you requested multiple codes, use only the newest one. Google calls this out directly for verification messages, and the same logic often applies across apps: Google Account Help: common verification issues.
United States: carrier filtering and short-code behaviour
In the US, carrier filtering is a frequent reason SMS verification doesn’t arrive. Google’s guidance notes that a mobile provider might block short-code messages and suggests contacting the carrier to unblock them: Google Account Help: common verification issues.
What to do:
- Check phone filters first
- If short codes from multiple apps don’t arrive, contact your carrier about short-code blocks
- Avoid repeated resend attempts while troubleshooting carrier-side issues
India: SIM/roaming quirks and common delivery blockers
In India, a lot of OTP pain is SIM/roaming-related:
- SIM is not fully active
- Roaming is disabled while travelling
- device filtering, pushing messages into spam folders
Do the basics, then retry once. If you’re abroad, treat roaming as the likely culprit and switch to a different method sooner rather than later.
FAQ
Why am I not receiving my Revolut OTP?
Usually, it’s an outage, phone filtering, or carrier-level short-code blocking. Start with the official status page, then check your spam/blocked settings and retry once. The Revolut system status page is the quickest first check.
How long should I wait before requesting a new code?
Wait a few minutes after fixing filters and network issues, then request a fresh code. If multiple arrive, use only the most recent one, as older codes may be invalid. Google highlights this behaviour in verification flows. Google Account Help: Common Verification Issues.
What if the resend code button doesn’t work?
You may be in a cooldown window or have hit a request limit. Stop tapping, wait briefly, and request a single fresh OTP after you’ve fixed any filtering or network issues.
Does travelling abroad affect OTP delivery?
Yes, roaming and cross-carrier routing can delay or block OTP SMS. Confirm roaming/SIM service, then switch to email verification if SMS remains unreliable. Revolut Help: trouble receiving SMS messages covers what to do next.
Can I verify by email instead of SMS?
In many cases, yes. Check spam/junk folders, avoid requesting multiple links, and open the email on the same device when possible. If it still doesn’t work, go to recovery steps instead of looping requests.
Is using a public/free inbox number safe for verification?
It’s okay for low-risk testing, but it’s not private and can be unreliable. For sensitive accounts, use a private option and always follow the app’s terms and local regulations.
Can PVAPins help if my OTP still won’t arrive?
PVAPins offers verification options for cleaner delivery across many countries, with one-time activations or rentals, depending on your needs. PVAPins is not affiliated with Revolut. Please follow each app’s terms and local regulations.