BiP activates your account with a code sent to your phone number by SMS, and its terms also allow a call. If the code does not arrive, check that the number is complete with the country code, that your phone can receive texts where you are, and wait before asking again. BiP's terms do not limit sign-up to Turkish numbers, but they do ask you to use your current number and re-register if it changes.
How BiP activates your account
BiP asks for your number on the first screen after you open it. By registering, you agree that BiP or a provider working for it sends verification codes by SMS and, where used, by phone call.
- Account tied to
- Your phone number, one account per number
- Number changes
- BiP's terms ask you to register again with the new number
- Minimum age
- 13, or higher where local rules say so
- Features
- Can vary by region and by mobile operator
BiP at a glance
- Virtual numbers
- Depends on the number range
- Code sent by
- SMS
- Asks for the number again later
- Yes
- One number per account
- Yes
Code not arriving: what to check
| What to do | |
|---|---|
| Number typed without country code | Choose the country first; a Turkish mobile number is +90 followed by ten digits starting with 5 |
| A 0 in front of the 5 | Drop it; the 0 is only for calls inside Turkey |
| Abroad with a Turkish SIM | Allow roaming for texts; without it the SMS may not reach you abroad |
| Codes requested several times | Stop and wait; repeated requests slow things down |
| Old app version | Update BiP from the app store, then try again |
Using BiP with a non-Turkish number
BiP comes from Turkcell, and many people know it from Turkish phones. Its terms of use, however, do not say that only Turkish numbers may register. They say features may differ depending on your region and your operator.
- Living abroad, staying in touch: register BiP with the number you use day to day, Turkish or not.
- Need a Turkish number for a Turkish service? That is a Turkish number, and the web app shows which services have one right now.
- One-off codes only: BiP sends a new code when you move to another phone, and its terms expect your current number. For a BiP account you keep, use a number you keep.
Common questions
Why is my BiP activation code not arriving?
Usually an incomplete number, a 0 in front of the 5, no SMS roaming abroad, or too many requests in a row. Fix the number, wait, then ask once more.
Can I use BiP with a number from outside Turkey?
BiP's terms do not restrict registration to Turkish numbers. They note that features can vary by region and operator.
What happens to my BiP account if I change my number?
BiP's terms ask you to register again with the new number. Plan the move while you still have the old one.
Does BiP send the code by call?
BiP's terms allow codes by SMS and by phone call. Temporary numbers here receive texts only, so wait for the SMS.
How old do I have to be to register on BiP?
At least 13, according to BiP's terms. Where local rules set a higher age, that age applies.