Topping Up an SMS Activation Balance
Each service has its own payment methods — compare them in payment options.
If the money didn't arrive
- Wait 10–15 minutes: crypto and processor payments aren't always instant.
- Check the crypto network you used.
- Contact support with the receipt.
Pick the right method
- Crypto — fast and card-free, but watch network fees on small amounts.
- Cards and PayPal — familiar, sometimes blocked by banks for telecom payments.
- E-wallets and SBP — common in the CIS.
Tiger SMS accepts 14 methods, from PayPal and AliPay to USDT and SBP.
Questions about this topic
Is there a minimum top-up?
It depends on the service and method; check the payment page.
Do refunds go back to my card?
Usually they stay on the service balance.
Where can I get numbers that receive codes reliably?
Start with the top of the ranking: Tiger SMS, HeroSMS, TextVerified.
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