Pickup on iPlace without phone number

Hello everyone, My aunt is going to NYC and i want to buy myself an iphone 15 pro. I want to pay and let she only pick it up, but when i go to fill the details about the person who is gonna pickup the iphone i have to put an US number, which i dont have!


What should i do in this situation ?

Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Dec 26, 2023 6:15 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2023 12:54 AM

Buying a device for pickup by someone else without a local phone number can be tricky due to store policies. However, you can try a few options:


  1. Look into online services that offer temporary or virtual phone numbers. Some apps or websites provide free or low-cost US phone numbers that you could use to fill out the pickup details.
  2. If you have a friend or acquaintance in the US, you could ask to use their phone number for the pickup details. Ensure they're comfortable receiving potential notifications or verification calls.
  3. Reach out to the store's customer support and explain your situation. They might offer alternative solutions or guide how to proceed without a US phone number.
  4. Inquire if the store allows alternative identification or pickup methods. Some stores might accept other forms of identification or verification for pickup instead of a US phone number.


Always ensure that whatever method you use aligns with the store's policies and terms for pickups. Communication with the store's customer support might be your best bet to find a suitable solution in this scenario.

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Dec 27, 2023 12:54 AM in response to pedro_darde

Buying a device for pickup by someone else without a local phone number can be tricky due to store policies. However, you can try a few options:


  1. Look into online services that offer temporary or virtual phone numbers. Some apps or websites provide free or low-cost US phone numbers that you could use to fill out the pickup details.
  2. If you have a friend or acquaintance in the US, you could ask to use their phone number for the pickup details. Ensure they're comfortable receiving potential notifications or verification calls.
  3. Reach out to the store's customer support and explain your situation. They might offer alternative solutions or guide how to proceed without a US phone number.
  4. Inquire if the store allows alternative identification or pickup methods. Some stores might accept other forms of identification or verification for pickup instead of a US phone number.


Always ensure that whatever method you use aligns with the store's policies and terms for pickups. Communication with the store's customer support might be your best bet to find a suitable solution in this scenario.

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