Phone Number Validator

Validate phone numbers instantly, with format, country, carrier and line type detection for 200+ countries. Convert to E.164, spot invalid numbers, and clean contact lists. No signup required.

Need to validate multiple numbers?Try Bulk Validator
We do not retain or share phone numbers entered here. Validations run client-side or over secure, non-logging API calls.

How It Works

Validate any phone number in three simple steps - no sign-up required

1
Enter Phone Number
Simply paste or type any phone number in any format. Our validator accepts international, national, and local formats.
  • Supports 200+ countries and territories
  • Automatic country code detection
  • Works with or without country codes
2
Instant Validation
Our system checks the number against international numbering plans, carrier databases, and format standards in real-time.
  • Format validity verification
  • Carrier and line type detection
  • Country and region identification
  • E.164 format conversion
3
Get Detailed Results
Receive comprehensive information about the phone number including validity status, carrier, location, and formatted versions.
  • Valid/invalid status
  • Carrier information
  • Line type (mobile, landline, VoIP)
  • Multiple format outputs

Why Use a Phone Number Validator?

Phone number validation prevents wasted outreach, reduces SMS and voice delivery failures, and improves CRM quality. FoneSwift's Phone Number Validator checks numbers against international numbering plans, detects country and carrier, identifies line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), and converts between national, international, and E.164 formats.

This free tool is designed for marketers, sales teams, and developers who need fast, accurate validation before sending campaigns or importing contacts. Instead of manual formatting or brittle regex checks, our validator uses industry-standard libraries and carrier data to flag incorrect country codes, wrong digit counts, and formatting issues, and it suggests the corrected E.164 form you should store in your database.

For real-time activity status (whether a number is currently registered on a network) we offer HLR lookup and bulk validation on our enterprise plans. Privacy-first by design: single-number checks run client-side or through secure non-logging API calls and we do not store numbers entered in this tool.

Want to validate thousands at once? Check our bulk validator and API docs for automated workflows, CSV import, and integration examples. For developers, we provide sample payloads and code snippets for common languages so you can validate before you save leads to your CRM. Read our linked guides below to learn best practices for storing numbers, preventing duplicates, and improving campaign deliverability.

Verify Validity

Instantly check if a phone number is valid and follows the correct international format before you call or send messages.

Format Detection

Identify line type (mobile, landline, VoIP), country code, and automatically convert between E.164, international, and national formats.

Global Coverage

Support for phone numbers in over 200 countries and territories with automatic country detection and validation.

Who Uses Phone Number Validation?

Improve your outreach, reduce costs, and maintain data quality across your business

Clean Contact Lists
Remove invalid numbers from your CRM, email lists, and marketing databases to improve deliverability and reduce bounce rates.
  • Reduce SMS bounce rates by up to 95%
  • Improve email-to-SMS conversion
  • Save on messaging costs
  • Maintain data quality
Sales & Outreach
Verify phone numbers before making calls to ensure your sales team connects with valid contacts and maximizes productivity.
  • Increase call connect rates
  • Reduce wasted dial attempts
  • Improve sales team efficiency
  • Better lead qualification
Marketing Campaigns
Validate phone numbers before launching SMS or voice campaigns to ensure maximum reach and compliance with regulations.
  • Higher campaign deliverability
  • Compliance with TCPA regulations
  • Reduce carrier filtering
  • Better ROI on campaigns
Lead Generation
Verify phone numbers from lead forms, landing pages, and third-party sources to ensure data quality and improve conversion.
  • Filter out fake or invalid leads
  • Improve lead scoring accuracy
  • Reduce follow-up on bad numbers
  • Better conversion tracking
Data Migration
Clean and standardize phone numbers when migrating between systems, CRMs, or databases to maintain data integrity.
  • Standardize to E.164 format
  • Identify duplicate numbers
  • Remove formatting inconsistencies
  • Ensure data quality
Compliance & Verification
Verify phone numbers meet international standards and carrier requirements before sending messages or making calls.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance
  • Reduce spam complaints
  • Maintain sender reputation
  • Avoid carrier penalties

Important Limitations

Validates format & line type - not guaranteed live reachability.

For real-time activity and roaming status, use HLR lookup (paid).

International validation requires correct country code for best results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this phone number validator free to use?

Yes, this online phone number validator is completely free to use for individual checks. For bulk validation, API access, or advanced features like real-time HLR lookup, check out our enterprise solutions.

How accurate is phone number validation?

We use industry-standard libraries like libphonenumber and carrier databases to ensure high accuracy in format validation, country detection, and carrier identification. However, real-time connectivity status (whether the phone is currently active) requires a live HLR lookup, which is available in our paid platform.

Do you store the phone numbers I check?

No, we do not store or share the phone numbers you enter in this free tool. Your privacy is important to us, and all validation happens client-side or through secure, non-logging API calls.

What phone number formats are supported?

Our validator supports all major international phone number formats including E.164 (international standard), national formats, and local formats. We can validate and convert between formats for over 200 countries and territories.

Can I validate international phone numbers?

Yes, our phone number validator supports international numbers from over 200 countries. Simply enter the number with or without the country code, and we'll detect the country, validate the format, and provide carrier information when available.

What is the difference between phone validation and HLR lookup?

Phone validation checks if a number is in a valid format and identifies the carrier and line type. HLR (Home Location Register) lookup goes further by checking if the number is currently active and reachable on the network. Our free tool provides validation, while HLR lookup is available in our paid platform.

What is E.164 format and why should I use it?

E.164 is the international standard format for phone numbers (e.g., +14155552671). It includes the country code and ensures consistent formatting across systems. Using E.164 improves deliverability, reduces errors, and is recommended for databases and APIs.

How do I know if a phone number is mobile or landline?

Our validator detects line type (mobile, landline, or VoIP) based on carrier data and number ranges. This information helps optimize SMS campaigns (mobile-only), estimate call costs, and improve routing decisions for your outreach campaigns.

What countries are supported for phone number validation?

We support phone number validation for over 200 countries and territories worldwide, including all major markets in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Country detection is automatic based on the number format or country code.

Why do phone numbers fail validation?

Phone numbers can fail validation due to incorrect formatting, invalid country codes, wrong number of digits, or numbers that don't match carrier numbering plans. Our validator provides specific error messages to help you understand why a number is invalid and how to fix it.

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"We were losing 30% of our SMS campaigns to invalid numbers before using FoneSwift's validation. After cleaning our database of 50,000 contacts, our delivery rates jumped to 98% and we cut SMS costs by $2,400 per month. The carrier detection feature alone saved us from sending to landlines."
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Jennifer Martinez
Marketing Operations Manager, Summit Digital Solutions
"As a sales team manager, I needed to ensure our reps weren't wasting time on bad numbers. FoneSwift's validator helped us identify 2,000+ invalid contacts in our CRM. Our call connect rate improved from 62% to 89%, and each rep now makes 40% more productive calls per day."
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David Park
Sales Operations Director, Northwest Business Partners
"Running a lead generation agency, phone list quality is everything. We use FoneSwift to validate every number before sending to clients. Our client satisfaction scores went from 7.2 to 9.4, and we've reduced refund requests by 75%."
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Sarah Wells
Founder & CEO, ProspectFlow Lead Generation

Why Choose FoneSwift Phone Number Validator

See how our free validator compares to other phone validation tools

Features
FoneSwift Validator

Free & Comprehensive

Other Validators

Limited Free Tools

Validation Features
Format Validation
E.164, international, national formats
Basic format check only
Carrier Detection
Real-time carrier lookup
Limited or no carrier info
Global Coverage
200+ countries supported
Limited country support
Line Type Detection
Mobile, landline, VoIP identification
No line type detection
User Experience
Speed
Instant validation
Slow processing
No Sign-Up Required
Free, no registration needed
Account required
API Access
Available in paid plans
Limited or expensive
Bulk Validation
Enterprise bulk processing
Single number only
Accuracy & Reliability
Validation Accuracy
Industry-standard libphonenumber
Basic regex validation
Privacy
No data storage
May log numbers
Uptime
99.9% availability
Variable reliability
Best For

Businesses needing accurate, fast validation

Basic format checking only

5,000+ phone numbers validated daily

100% free, no sign-up required
200+ countries supported
Instant results, no delays
5,000+ Phone Numbers Validated Daily

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Validate up to 10,000 numbers free
API access with 99.9% uptime
Real-time HLR lookup included