# Bee-SMS

> Virtual phone number services for receiving SMS online. Global coverage across 180+ countries.

Bee-SMS provides virtual phone numbers for SMS verification, focused on privacy protection, global business communication, and developer testing. Designed for both individual users and B2B/enterprise integration.

## Core Services

- Virtual phone numbers for OTP SMS reception
- Coverage: 180+ countries worldwide
- Privacy-focused SMS verification
- Business communication tools
- Developer testing and integration

## API

- Base URL: https://api.bee-sms.com
- Documentation: https://bee-sms.com/docs
- Authentication: API Token (token parameter)
- Balance unit: cents (e.g., 10978 = $109.78)

### API Endpoints

- Query balance: GET /v1/user/balance
- List countries/areas: GET /v1/otp/areas
- List services: GET /v1/otp/services
- List prices & availability: GET /v1/otp/prices?area={code}&service={code}
- Purchase OTP number: GET /v1/otp/purchase?area={code}&service={code}
- Get SMS: (see docs for full details)

### API Features

- Reusable numbers (reuse=true, within 20 minutes)
- Max amount control (max_amount parameter)
- Referral program support (refer_id parameter)
- Service & area code lookup tables available in docs

## Key Features

- Global SMS verification without local SIM
- Privacy protection for online identity verification
- Professional business communication tools
- Developer-friendly testing environment
- Affiliate program for developers

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://bee-sms.com
- API Docs: https://bee-sms.com/docs

## Target Audience

- Businesses needing SMS verification at scale
- Developers testing SMS-based features
- Privacy-conscious users
- Global enterprises requiring multi-country verification