How to receive Israeli bank verification codes and SMS while living abroad
In short: You can. Incoming SMS to your Israeli number — including verification codes from your bank, your credit card company and government services — keep arriving through the app, over an ordinary internet connection, in any country.
Why verification codes stop working the moment you leave
Most people leaving Israel swap the Israeli SIM for a cheaper local one, or switch roaming off to avoid a large bill. From that moment the Israeli number is no longer registered to a mobile network, and any SMS sent to it arrives nowhere.
The problem usually surfaces at the worst possible moment: signing in to a bank account, approving a card transaction, or identifying yourself to a government service. All of them send a one-time code by SMS, and without the code there is no access.
What changes with a number that works over the internet
Once the number is ported into the Globalex system, messages no longer depend on which mobile network you happen to be attached to. They arrive in the app over any internet connection you already have — home Wi-Fi, office internet, or a local data plan.
This works in both directions: you can receive and send messages from your Israeli number.
What you need
An ordinary internet connection — nothing especially fast is required.
No physical Israeli SIM and no dedicated eSIM. The app works on top of the local SIM or Wi-Fi you already use.
Frequently asked
Will I receive verification codes from my bank?
Yes — this is one of the main reasons the service exists. Incoming SMS, including verification codes and personal notifications, reach you as usual.
Do I need a fast internet connection?
An ordinary connection is enough — home Wi-Fi, a standard local data plan, or office internet.
Do I need to buy a new SIM?
No. Globalex does not replace your SIM and does not require a separate eSIM — the app works over any internet connection you already have, local SIM or Wi-Fi.
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