Two numbers, same contact card: Can both parties see the text messages from me and the other number?

I have two phone numbers under the same contact card. When I text one number, does the other number receive that message too? And can the other number see the messages sent to me from the other number on the contact card?

IPhone 14 ISO 17.3.1

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on Mar 6, 2024 5:25 AM

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SravanKrA

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Mar 6, 2024 5:28 AM in response to Pegasus747Nat

Pegasus747Nat wrote:

I have two phone numbers under the same contact card. When I text one number, does the other number receive that message too?

No. No.

Axel Foley

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Mar 6, 2024 5:34 AM in response to SravanKrA

Unless both numbers / devices are sharing the same Apple ID and therefore sharing SMS Texts / iMessages etc. This probably does not apply to the original post.

Axel F.

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Two numbers, same contact card: Can both parties see the text messages from me and the other number?