What you need to be able to use Google Voice

1. A Google Account

2. Computer or mobile phone with internet access (for sign-up)

3. U.S. phone number that can forward calls after ringing

Note: Some VoIP phone number providers don't allow conditional call forwarding

Sign up for Voice and get
your number to use for text-banking

On your computer, go to voice.google.com.

1. Sign in to your Google Account.

2. After reviewing the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, tap Continue.

3. Search by city or area code for a number — choose a “501” area, if they’re available.

   • If there aren't any numbers available in the area you want, try somewhere nearby.

4. Next to the number you want, click Select. Follow the instructions.

5. Optionally, you can use this service on a real phone by linking another phone number.*

   *Learn more about setting up phones.