Crypto-and-card number seller
VNumbr vs Fanytel: a Fanytel alternative
Fanytel sells virtual numbers and accepts both cryptocurrency and traditional card payment, which is the main practical difference from VNumbr's crypto-only checkout. If you would rather pay by card and don't mind that showing up on a statement, that is a genuine reason to pick them over VNumbr.
Written and maintained by the VNumbr team · Last updated 24 September 2026
Key points
- Fanytel: crypto-and-card number seller.
- VNumbr: real-carrier numbers you can keep, plus per-use OTP numbers, paid in crypto.
- Details such as prices change often, so check each provider directly before deciding.
Side by side
| VNumbr | Fanytel | |
|---|---|---|
| Number type | Real mobile-carrier numbers via our carrier partner | Virtual numbers - check whether dedicated or pooled per country |
| Countries | Countries shown live in the catalog | Check their current list against VNumbr's live catalogue |
| How you pay | Cryptocurrency (Cryptomus, NOWPayments) or wallet balance | Cryptocurrency or card |
| Getting started | Email signup, pay by crypto or wallet balance | Check their current sign-up requirements |
| Keeping the number | Yes, for as long as you renew it (monthly or yearly) | Check their current renewal terms |
| Best for | Receiving SMS and 2FA codes on a number you keep | Buyers who want the option of paying by card |
What Fanytel does well
- Accepts card payment as well as crypto, useful if you don't hold crypto.
- Covers a number of the same major countries VNumbr does.
Where VNumbr fits better
Crypto-only means no card trail
If keeping a purchase off a card statement matters to you, VNumbr's checkout never asks for one.
Wallet balance and API
Renew from a topped-up balance and read messages via dashboard or API.
Choose Fanytel instead when
- You want to pay by card and don't want to acquire cryptocurrency first.
- A country you need is in their catalogue but not yet in VNumbr's.
Which should you pick: Fanytel or VNumbr?
You need one code and never need the account again
Fanytel or VNumbr OTP numbers both fit. Compare current prices for your app and country.
The account uses SMS two-factor authentication
Choose a number you keep. A VNumbr permanent number stays assigned to you while you renew, so later codes keep arriving.
You want to pay with cryptocurrency and sign up with just an email
VNumbr checkout is built around that. Check Fanytel's current payment options if this matters to you.
You need voice calls or a full calling app
VNumbr numbers receive SMS only. If calling matters, an app built for it may suit you better.
Moving from Fanytel to VNumbr
- 1Buy a number in the country your account expects.
- 2Open the account you want to move and find its phone number or security settings.
- 3Add the new number and confirm it with the SMS code that arrives in your VNumbr inbox.
- 4Only after the change is confirmed, let the old Fanytel number lapse.
How VNumbr works
Choose a country
Pick where the number should be based. The prefix tells apps where you are.
Pay in crypto or wallet
Cryptomus, NOWPayments or your balance. Email-only signup, no ID.
Use it for verification
Enter the number where the app asks and request the SMS code.
Read it in your inbox
Messages appear in your dashboard in real time and through the API.
Common questions
Does VNumbr accept card payments like Fanytel?
Not yet - VNumbr is crypto or wallet-balance only today. Card support is planned but not live.
Is one more reliable than the other?
We can only speak for VNumbr's own numbers and support process - check independent reviews for Fanytel's current service quality.
Should I use Fanytel and VNumbr together?
Many people do. A per-use or app-based service can cover a quick one-off, while a VNumbr permanent number covers accounts that need codes again later. They are not mutually exclusive.
Are VNumbr numbers real mobile numbers?
Yes. They are allocated on real mobile carrier networks rather than internet-based pools. Each app decides which numbers it accepts, so no provider can guarantee a result.
How do I pay and sign up at VNumbr?
Sign up with an email address, then pay with cryptocurrency through Cryptomus or NOWPayments, or from a wallet balance. No identity documents are required.
How do I switch from Fanytel to VNumbr?
Buy a number, register it on the account you want to move, and update the verification number inside that app while your old number still works. Only then let the old one lapse.
Just need one code, not a number to keep?
This comparison is about VNumbr's permanent numbers. VNumbr also sells single-use OTP numbers billed per activation, for a one-off verification code.
More comparisons
Try a permanent number.
Crypto checkout, keep it for as long as you renew.