Rent a phone number for SMS — from 4 hours to 12 months, paid in crypto
If a service will ask for your number again — messengers, exchanges and banking apps almost always do — a one-time activation is not enough. VirtualSMSNumbers rents the same real mobile number for 4, 12, 24, 72 or 168 hours, or for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months, with unlimited incoming SMS, paid from a balance prepaid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, XMR, LTC, TRX, TON, BNB, SOL, DOGE). Telegram and WhatsApp numbers from €0.15. No ID — just an email and a password.
Rental vs activation
| Activation | Rental | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | One code on a number you don't keep | The same number for 4 hours to 12 months |
| Messages | The verification SMS | Unlimited incoming SMS |
| When it's right | One-off sign-ups and logins | Services that will ask for the number again (messengers, exchanges, banking apps) |
| If nothing arrives | Refunded in full, automatically | — |
Rental durations
| Duration | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 4–24 hours | A sign-up plus the first re-verification |
| 72–168 hours | Testing and short projects |
| 1–3 months | Accounts you'll log into regularly |
| 6–12 months | Long-lived accounts that re-check the number |
Per verification, an activation is far cheaper than a SIM; for a number you'll keep a whole year, compare the rental with a local prepaid SIM.
Pay with
| Coin | Ticker | Network(s) | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tether | USDT | TRC-20, ERC-20, BEP-20 | Exact value; TRC-20 cheapest |
| USD Coin | USDC | Stablecoin | |
| Bitcoin | BTC | Bitcoin | |
| Ethereum | ETH | Ethereum | |
| Monero | XMR | Monero | Private by default |
| Litecoin | LTC | Litecoin | Fast |
| TRON | TRX | TRON | Near-zero fees |
| Toncoin | TON | TON | Handy from Telegram wallets |
| BNB | BNB | BNB Chain | |
| Solana | SOL | Solana | |
| Dogecoin | DOGE | Dogecoin |
Why choose VirtualSMSNumbers
- Pay only for codes that arrive. An activation that receives nothing within 20 minutes is refunded in full, automatically.
- Low prices, live stock. Telegram and WhatsApp numbers from €0.15 (live price on 25 September 2026), 225 countries, 516 services.
- Crypto without ID. Top up in USDT (TRC-20/ERC-20/BEP-20), USDC, BTC, ETH, XMR, LTC, TRX, TON, BNB, SOL or DOGE; the account is an email and a password.
- Rentals too. Keep the same number for 4 hours up to 12 months, with unlimited incoming SMS.
- Built for automation. REST API (OpenAPI 3.1), webhooks, handler_api-compatible endpoint and an MCP server for AI agents.
Before you buy
What does it cost to start? A first top-up of €30 (it never expires); later top-ups from €10. Each code is charged at the live price for its country and service.
What if no SMS arrives? You're refunded automatically — you only pay for delivered codes.
How long are messages kept? 30 days, then permanently deleted.
FAQ
Where can I rent a phone number for SMS and pay with crypto?
VirtualSMSNumbers rents numbers from 4 hours to 12 months with unlimited incoming SMS, prepaid in USDT, BTC, XMR, TON and other coins.
Why rent instead of a one-time activation?
Because many services ask for the number again at login or recovery; a rental keeps the same number for the whole period.
Can I receive unlimited messages?
Yes, rentals accept unlimited incoming SMS for their duration.
What's the minimum top-up?
€30 the first time, then €10.
Our recommendation
For messengers, exchanges or any account you plan to keep, rent a VirtualSMSNumbers number for at least a month and pay in USDT on TRON.
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