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Get a Virtual US or UK Number in Saudi Arabia
For Saudi-based founders, remote teams and residents, a separate US or UK number can keep international account messages away from a personal +966 line. Rakam is currently accepting early-access registrations rather than selling numbers immediately.
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Indicative pricing for Saudi Arabia
Rakam bills in USD. Local amounts are indicative; your bank or card provider sets the final exchange rate and may add fees.
Dedicated US number
about SAR 15
USD 3.99/month
Dedicated UK number
about SAR 19
USD 4.99/month
Market-specific use cases
How a separate number can fit in Saudi Arabia
The inbox is internet-based, so it can be checked on Saudi mobile data or Wi-Fi without roaming a foreign SIM. Delivery still depends on the sending platform and upstream carriers.
Cross-border business accounts
Keep messages for US or UK tools in a dedicated inbox used by a Saudi-based business team.
Travel continuity
Check incoming supported SMS while travelling without carrying a second physical SIM.
Messaging account separation
Use a separate number where a platform accepts virtual numbers; acceptance is never guaranteed.
Limitations to check before joining
- Saudi services that require a +966 number will not accept a US or UK number.
- Banking, payments and messaging platforms may reject virtual or VoIP ranges.
- A Rakam number does not bypass identity, residency or account-eligibility checks.
Questions from Saudi Arabia
Will a Rakam number replace my Saudi mobile number?
No. It is an additional US or UK number for supported incoming-SMS use cases, not a replacement for a +966 SIM or Saudi emergency services.
What will a plan cost in Saudi riyals?
At indicative rates, US Basic is about SAR 15 and UK Basic about SAR 19 per month. Billing is in USD, so the card statement amount can vary.
Can I use it for Absher, Saudi banks or government services?
Do not rely on a foreign virtual number for services that require a Saudi mobile identity. Use the +966 number registered to you for those services.
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