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| How to Receive OTP & SMS on Glo Line While Abroad (2025 Guide) |
Need to receive OTP codes or bank SMS while overseas? This 2025 guide shows you how to activate Glo international SMS roaming and stay connected to your Nigerian number abroad.
Why Receiving SMS Abroad is Important
Whether you're logging into your Nigerian bank account, verifying your identity, or receiving OTPs for online transactions, being able to receive SMS on your Glo line abroad is essential — especially in 2025 when online security is more important than ever.
Glo supports international roaming SMS which allows you to receive messages globally even without buying a roaming bundle.
Can You Receive SMS on Glo While Abroad?
Yes, Glo allows you to receive SMS (including OTPs) from banks, services, and apps even without loading airtime or activating roaming data.
This service works automatically as long as:
- Your line is active
- You’re in a supported country with roaming coverage
- Your phone is connected to a roaming partner network (e.g., Vodafone, Etisalat, AT&T)
How to Activate Glo International SMS Roaming
Option 1: Before You Travel
- Insert your Glo SIM into your phone
- Dial
*777# - Select: International Roaming > Enable Roaming
- Restart your phone
Option 2: While Abroad
- Turn on your phone with the Glo SIM inserted
- Allow it to connect to a local partner network
- You’ll receive a welcome message from Glo with roaming info
You do not need airtime or bundles to receive SMS — it's totally free!
Tips to Ensure You Receive OTP & SMS Abroad
- Disable Airplane Mode and turn ON mobile network
- Manually select a strong local roaming network
- On Android: Settings > Mobile Network > Network Operators > Choose manually
- On iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Network Selection
- Keep your Glo line in SIM slot 1 (preferred)
- Avoid SIM disconnection by recharging before traveling
- Make sure your SIM is not blocked or inactive
Will You Receive Bank OTPs on Glo While Abroad?
Yes. Nigerian banks like GTBank, Access Bank, Zenith, First Bank, and UBA support sending OTPs via SMS to Glo numbers internationally, provided your Glo line is:
- Active
- In a supported roaming country
- Properly registered with your bank
Ensure your bank account is linked to your correct Glo number before traveling.
List of Countries Where Glo SMS Roaming Works
- UK (Vodafone, O2)
- USA (AT&T, T-Mobile)
- UAE (Etisalat, Du)
- Ghana (MTN, AirtelTigo)
- India (Airtel, Jio)
- France
- Canada
- South Africa
👉 For full roaming list, visit Glo:
https://www.gloworld.com/ng/roaming
Common Issues & Fixes
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Not receiving OTPs | Check if roaming is enabled, reconnect to partner network |
| Line shows "No service" | Restart phone and search for network manually |
| Bank OTP delayed | Use banking app with token as backup |
In 2025, staying connected abroad is easier with Glo. If you travel internationally, enabling roaming on your Glo line ensures you can receive OTPs, banking alerts, and other SMS without stress.
Just dial *777# before you travel or allow automatic connection abroad – and never miss an important OTP again!
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