Can I have your number? vs May I have your number?

Both "Can I have your number?" and "May I have your number?" are correct and commonly used in English. They are polite ways to ask someone for their phone number. The choice between "can" and "may" is a matter of formality, with "may" being slightly more formal.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

Can I have your number?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is a polite way to ask someone for their phone number. It is slightly less formal than using "may".

Examples:

Can I have your number? I'd like to call you sometime.
Can I have your number? I need to reach you for the project.
Can I have your number? I want to invite you to the party.
Can I have your number? I'd like to stay in touch.
Can I have your number? I lost your contact information.

Alternatives:

Could I have your number?
Would you mind giving me your number?
Might I have your number?
Could you share your number with me?
Would it be possible to get your number?

May I have your number?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This is a polite way to ask someone for their phone number. It is slightly more formal than using "can".

Examples:

May I have your number? I'd like to contact you.
May I have your number? I need to discuss the project with you.
May I have your number? I want to include you in the group chat.
May I have your number? I'd like to send you the details.
May I have your number? I lost your contact information.

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Why you gave them your number?
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Alternatives:

Could I have your number?
Would you mind giving me your number?
Might I have your number?
Could you share your number with me?
Would it be possible to get your number?

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