5 digit codes

[Nobody5555]

Why does a five digit code show up in my text log on my bill instead of the actual number for everybody

[jav6 · Accepted solution]

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@Nobody5555 wrote:

Why does a five digit code show up in my text log on my bill instead of the actual number for everybody

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5-digit codes are generally marketing shortcodes that get assigned to businesses like internet, wireless, banks, stores and credit card companies to name a few.  You can check who the shortcode might belong to at https://www.textingworld.com/short-codes/usa

[jav6 · Accepted solution]

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@Nobody5555 wrote:

Why does a five digit code show up in my text log on my bill instead of the actual number for everybody

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5-digit codes are generally marketing shortcodes that get assigned to businesses like internet, wireless, banks, stores and credit card companies to name a few.  You can check who the shortcode might belong to at https://www.textingworld.com/short-codes/usa

[vzw_customer_support · Accepted solution]

Hello Nobody555. This is typically referred to as 'short codes' and used when messaging Businesses or other 3rd parties, not other cell phone numbers. 

-Sara