Top-ups and payment methods

Two ways to add balance, both credited within minutes.

How do I add balance on SMS Nitro?

Open Balance in the dashboard, choose card or crypto and the amount (minimum $5). Card payments go through Stripe and carry a 10% processing fee; crypto (USDC or SOL on Solana) has no fee and is credited after on-chain confirmation. Balance never expires.

Card

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay through Stripe.
10% processing fee, shown before you pay.
The statement line shows SMS Nitro.

Crypto

USDC and SOL on the Solana network, no fee.
Send the exact amount to the address shown; credit after confirmation, usually under a minute.
Sending another token or network is not recoverable.

Payment not showing up

Card: wait five minutes, then open a ticket with the Stripe receipt. Crypto: open a ticket with the transaction hash.

SMS Nitro at a glance

Billing	Pay only if the code arrives. If no SMS arrives before the number expires, the frozen amount returns to your balance automatically, in full.
Number reserved for	Up to 20 minutes per activation. Rentals from 24 hours to 30 days with unlimited incoming SMS.
Payment	Card via Stripe (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay) or crypto (USDC or SOL on Solana). Minimum top-up $5. Card top-ups carry a 10% processing fee; crypto has none.
Subscription	None. Pay per verification; your balance never expires.
Countries	180+ countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, India, Germany, Brazil, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Apps	700+ apps and websites: WhatsApp, Telegram, Google, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, OpenAI, PayPal, Tinder, Amazon and more.
Developers	REST API plus an SMS-Activate-compatible endpoint. API key available after your first top-up. No API surcharge.
Support	Tickets from the dashboard and email, answered by people.
Price	From $0.02 per verification code, depending on the app and the country.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum?

$5.