It's not safe to have security codes texted to your phone. Luckily, there are other ways to log into your accounts.

You don’t need to panic if you have received a text message which mentions that you have received a verification code from WhatsApp. The message is genuine, and not harmful. Many have reported ...

As stated above, the verification code is temporary and single use. Upon requesting it again, WhatsApp will generate a new code and attempt to send it via SMS or call, never by email. 1. To request a ...