So you’ve worked up the courage to approach that cutie at the coffee shop or bar and ask for their number. Now comes the fun part – how do you respond in a charming, playful way when they ask “Can I have your number?” This is your chance to show off your flirty side!
When responding, be creative, use humor, and say something that shows confidence and intrigue. You want to keep the playful banter going and make them eager to text or call you. Here are over 50 fun, flirty responses you can use:
“I don’t just give my number to just anyone, you know. You’ll have to work a little harder than that!” Teasing them this way lets them know you’re interested, but they need to put in some more effort first.
“Hmm, should I even give my number to a troublemaker like you?” This response is both playful and complimentary by calling them a “troublemaker.”
“I might be convinced to give you my digits…for a small fee.” Ask them to tell a joke, buy you a donut, or do 10 push ups to “earn” your number!
“Only if you promise to use your powers for good and not evil.” Make them pinky swear they’ll only text nice things!
“I suppose I can trust you with my number…but be gentle with it!” Pretend your number is precious cargo they need to handle carefully.
“Well aren’t you bold! I like bold. I think that deserves a phone number…” Compliment their confidence to ask for your number.
“Wow, you drive a hard bargain. But because you have good taste in asking for my number, I’ll allow it!” Let them know asking for your number shows they have good taste.
“Hmm, you seem alright. Oh what the heck, I’m feeling generous, so sure!” Play up how you’re doing them a favor by relinquishing your number.
“You’re pretty smooth! Normally I make guys buy me a drink first, but I’ll give you my number instead.” Tell them they impressed you with their smooth moves.
“You must be psychic if you knew I was just about to offer you MY number!” Turn the tables and pretend you were about to ask them instead.
“I suppose I could give you my digits…if you give me yours first!” Make them go first to build anticipation and injection some playful competition.
“Well, since you asked so nicely…and you ARE pretty cute…” Not only agree to give them your number, but pay them a compliment too!
“Hmm I don’t know, I have a strict screening process for giving out my number. What makes you think you’ll pass?” This playfully implies your number is hard to get.
“Wait, should I be nervous you’re asking for my number? What exactly do you have planned once you get it?” Pretend to be suspicious of their intentions once they have your digits.
“Normally I charge for my number, but for you, I’ll give a special discounted rate of one cheesy pick up line.” Ask them to impress you with their best corny line.
“I might be convinced to exchange numbers…but only if you agree to send memes in addition to sweet texts.” Tell them you expect funny memes if you give out your number.
“I don’t have a pen to write my number down for you. Guess you’ll just have to put YOUR number in my phone instead!” Smoothly get their number instead of giving them yours.
“Hmm I don’t know, giving you my number seems risky…Oh why not, you only live once!” Playing up the “risk” builds more excitement and intrigue.
“Well well, you just cut right to the chase huh? I appreciate that. Sure, let’s swap numbers!” Compliment them for their boldness and confidence to ask.
“Okay but if we exchange numbers, you have to promise to text me your best jokes.” Give a playful condition to make the first texts more fun.
“Only if you prove you won’t drunk text me random emojis at 3am!” Challenge them promise not to text you emojis late at night!
“Alright but fair warning – I expect to be wooed via text message before agreeing to a date!” Let them know they’ll have to put in effort texting you first.
“Hmm I don’t know, I may need some references first…Oh just kidding! Here’s my number!” Pretend to need their references before relinquishing your digits.
“Well well someone thinks pretty highly of himself! Just for that, I guess I’ll give you my number.” Tease them for being confident enough to ask for your number.
“I’ll give you my number if you can impress me with your dance moves!” Tell them they have to show off their best dance skills first.
“I suppose I could give you my number…if you beat me at thumb wrestling!” Challenge them to a silly thumb war, with your number as the prize.
“Alright, you can have my digits…but only if you agree to an intense 20 Questions session via text.” Make them agree to play 20 Questions so you can ask flirty questions.
“Hmm, I don’t know. How do I know I can trust you? Okay wait, tell me a secret about yourself first, then I’ll give you my number.” Have them tell you a secret about themselves you promise not to share first.
“You seem nice so far. Tell me something interesting about you, if you can wow me I’ll give you my number as a reward.” Make them share an interesting fact before exchanging numbers.
“I might be persuaded to swap numbers with you…if you cook me dinner first!” Suggest your number as a prize for them cooking you a nice meal first.
“I have a rule that I have to meet someone cool before I give my number out. So why don’t we chat for 5 minutes and see if you meet the requirements?” This builds more rapport first before exchanging contact info.
“Hmm, I suppose you have potential. Why don’t we chat for a bit so I can vet you first, then I’ll surrender my digits if you make the cut!” Let them know they need more “vetting” before getting your number.
“Tell me one reason why you deserve the privilege of getting my number. Convince me!” Have them state their case for why they’re worthy of getting your number.
“A scout’s motto is ‘Be Prepared.’ So, ask me 5 random questions first to prove you’re prepared for the privilege of my number!” This playfully challenges their wit and conversations skills first.
“I might allow it…if you let me read your palm first!” Offer to read their palm as a flirty way to hold their hand.
“Hmm, not just anyone is worthy of my number. First you must answer my magical job interview question!” Pretend to interview them for the “job” of getting your number.
“Alright, if you really want my number, you’ll have to work for it! Let’s arm wrestle – if you pin me, you get my digits!” Challenge them to an arm wrestling match with your number as the reward.
“You can have my number…but only if you beat me at rock paper scissors best 2 out of 3!” Make them play the classic hand game, upping the playful competition.
“I might surrender my number, but only if you can impress me by guessing my favorite color on the first try!” Have them guess your favorite color as the challenge.
“I’ll happily provide my number, but fair is fair – you have to give me YOUR best pick up line first!” Ask them to try their most charming pick up line on you.
“Alright, if you can make me laugh out loud with a joke, my number is yours!” Tell them they have to make you actually LOL before earning your digits.
“Hmm, tell me why you picked me to ask for MY number. Wow me with those sweet talking skills!” Have them elaborate on why they approached you specifically.
“Maybe, but you seem like trouble! Prove to me you’re as nice as you are cute.” Playfully call them trouble while complimenting their looks.
“If you think you’re charming enough for my number, now’s your chance to prove it! Work that magic on me!” Challenge them to turn on the charm.
Here are additional playful responses if someone asks for your number:
“I might be convinced to give you my number if you serenade me first!” Tell them they have to sing you a song as the price for your number.
“Hmm, I don’t know… Okay, ask me any question you want – if you can correctly guess the answer, you get my number!” Play this guessing game having them guess personal details about you.
“I have very high standards for suitors. If you can list 5 reasons why you meet all my requirements, I’ll deem you worthy of my number.” Have them list flattering reasons why they should get your digits.
“Oh so you just expect me to fork over my precious number for nothing in return, huh? Okay hotshot, compliment me first, then I’ll consider it!” Ask for compliments first before agreeing.
“Normally I’d say yes…but you seem a little too eager. Play a little hard to get first, then ask me again later!” Tease them lightheartedly for seeming over eager.
“Tell me what you think is the sexiest quality about me. Really butter me up first, then the number is yours!” Have them name attractive qualities about you as a pre-requisite.
“Not so fast! You must pass a test of compatibility first. When’s your birthday? What’s your zodiac sign? Hmm, I’ll have to analyze…” Pretend to have to “analyze” your astrological compatibility.
“I bet you say that to all the cute people here! Alright casanova, what pick up lines do you have saved in your back pocket?” Put them on the spot to come up with more pick up lines.
“Oh so now you want my NUMBER too? You’re really aiming for the whole package here aren’t you? I’m kidding, that was smooth, here you go!” Tease them in a flattering way for being so bold.