Calls and WhatsApp on one number
European customers still check where a number comes from before they answer. A local France number (+33) puts a familiar prefix on your outbound calls, which lifts answer rates well above an unknown international number.
- Product
- France – phone number
- Country code
+33
- VoiceCalls — inbound and outbound
- SMS INInbound SMS — not available
- SMS OUTOutbound SMS — with a local number or a sender name*
* Depends on that country's regulations.
Service features and capabilities
- Premium call quality
- Calls — inbound and outbound
- Inbound SMS — not available in this country
- Two-way communication on one number
- Routes into your PBX phone system and 3CX
Because the number sits in the France numbering plan, customers dialling you from inside the country pay a local rate. You keep the number if you move offices, change carriers or open a second location.
What you will need when ordering
- Local (geographic) numberAddress in FranceAny company address in France will do — it does not have to match the area code: street, building number, postal code, city and country.
France number type and registration
This number type is available in France. The regulator requires end-user registration for it: you provide the details when ordering, and the number is activated once they are verified.
Local (geographic) number
Registration required
A number with an area code — to callers inside the country it looks local.
To verify the business
- First name and last name
- Contact phone number
- Company name
- France tripartite agreement
To verify the address
Address in France
Any company address in France will do — it does not have to match the area code: street, building number, postal code, city and country.
Additionally
- A copy of a utility bill (less than 6 months old)
A company registered in France is required. When registering the number you provide its address in France.
You provide the details when ordering — we do not publish them and use them only to register the number.
API integration
Push call events to your own server through real-time webhooks. Integration takes minutes, not weeks.
Privacy & security
Keep your personal number private. Use the France number for business calls only.
WhatsApp incoming calls
Receive incoming audio and video calls on WhatsApp. Customers reach you through the app they already use, routed into your system.
France phone numbers — common questions
What is the country code for France?
The international dialling code for France is +33. A virtual France number is issued inside that numbering plan, so it appears as a local number to anyone calling or texting from within the country.
Can I receive SMS on a France number?
No. In this country the number works for voice only — inbound SMS is not available. If you need SMS, choose a country where it is supported.
Do I need an office in France to get the number?
You do not need a physical office, but you do need a company registered in France. When registering the number you provide its address in France. The number itself is virtual — it routes to your PBX phone system, 3CX or SIP setup.
Can I use a France number for calls as well as SMS?
The number handles voice calls — inbound and outbound — and can receive WhatsApp calls. Inbound SMS is not available in this country.
