Pricing: pay per code, from $0.05
One balance, every app and country. The exact price is shown before you confirm, and nothing is charged if the code never arrives.
How much does a temporary number cost on SMS Nitro?
Per-code prices start at $0.05 and depend on the app and the country; popular combinations such as WhatsApp on a physical-SIM number cost more than a sign-up in one of the cheapest countries. Rentals start at about a dollar per day. The minimum top-up is $5, card top-ups carry a 10% processing fee and crypto top-ups carry none.
What you pay for
- A one-time number is billed once, when the SMS arrives. Extra SMS on the same active number are free.
- A rental is billed up front for the period (24 hours, 7 days, 30 days) with unlimited incoming SMS.
- No SMS within the reservation: the frozen amount returns to your balance automatically.
Top-ups and fees
- Minimum top-up $5, maximum $1,000 per transaction.
- Card via Stripe: 10% processing fee added on top; the full top-up is credited.
- Crypto (USDC or SOL on Solana): no fee.
- Deposits of $10 or more earn bonus balance; the first deposit earns a welcome bonus.
Volume and wholesale
Loyalty levels based on monthly top-ups unlock lower per-code prices, cashback and a dedicated manager. API users get the same prices as the dashboard; there is no API surcharge.
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 subscription?
No. You top up when you want and the balance never expires.
Why do prices change?
Prices follow live supply from carriers in each country. The price you see at purchase is the price you pay.
Can I see prices before registering?
Yes. Every app and country page shows the current price range and the cheapest country.
Do you charge for failed verifications?
No. Only delivered codes are billed.
Related pages
Get your verification code now
Top up from $5, pick an app and a country, and read the SMS in your browser. Charged only when the code arrives.
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