# Tell A Bot alternative: US codes, window and deposits

> Tell A Bot alternative: US WhatsApp $1.12 vs $1.49, Telegram $0.56 vs $0.60, 12 countries instead of the US only. Crypto, no ID. Checked Oct 2026.

- URL: https://realsimnumbers.com/alternatives/tellabot
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- Publisher: RealSIM Numbers (https://realsimnumbers.com/)

Tell A Bot sells US codes with an email-only sign-up. Here is how its prices and deposit rules compare.

**Quick answer — What is a good Tell A Bot alternative?**

As a Tell A Bot alternative, RealSIM Numbers offers the same email-only sign-up and crypto payment, plus numbers in 11 countries beyond the US. A US WhatsApp code costs $1.12 against $1.49 at Tell A Bot, checked 2026-10-18. Tell A Bot keeps a 50% discount when you reuse a number.

## How do prices and terms compare?

|  | Tell A Bot | RealSIM Numbers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US WhatsApp code | $1.49 | $1.12 |
| US Telegram code | $0.60 | $0.56 |
| US Google code | $0.40 | $0.36 |
| Least expensive listed code | "starting from $0.05 / code" | $0.36 (Google) |
| Countries | United States | 12 countries |
| Reception window | 15 minutes | Shown before you pay |
| Reusing a number | 50% discount | Single-use; US rentals instead |
| No code received | You pay only after a verification SMS has been received | Credited back to balance |
| Deposits | Final and non-refundable once confirmed on the network | Kept as balance; not paid back in crypto, except where the law requires |
| Coins | LTC, BTC, USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20, Arbitrum) | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, TRX |
| Sign-up | Email and password | Email and password |

*Tell A Bot figures read on its own pages on 2026-10-18.*

## What does Tell A Bot say about refunds?

Tell A Bot says "You pay only after a verification SMS has been received", so a number that stays silent costs nothing. Its refund policy treats deposits differently: "all payments are considered final and non-refundable once confirmed on the network." In practice both services work the same way for a missing code (no charge) and for a deposit (it stays as balance), so size each top-up to what you will use.

## How long do I have to receive the code?

Tell A Bot gives "15 minutes to receive a verification code before the number expires". Across the providers in our [price index](https://realsimnumbers.com/research/sms-verification-price-index-2026), stated windows run from 5 minutes (TextVerified, for some services) to 20 minutes (Tiger SMS, HeroSMS). Ours is shown on the order screen before you pay, so you know it before the number is reserved.

## When does each one fit?

- Tell A Bot fits US-only users who reuse the same number for a second code and want its 50% reuse discount.
- RealSIM Numbers fits users who also need [UK](https://realsimnumbers.com/non-voip-numbers/united-kingdom) or [EU](https://realsimnumbers.com/non-voip-numbers) numbers, or US rentals of 7 or 30 days.

1. **Spend or keep your old balance** — Use what is left on your Tell A Bot balance first; balances rarely move between providers.
2. **Top up $20 here** — Open an account with an email and a password, then top up in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC or TRX.
3. **Order the same service and country** — The order screen shows the price before you confirm; a number that receives no code costs nothing.

**Get a US number** WhatsApp $1.12, Telegram $0.56. [Get a number](https://realsimnumbers.com/en/offres?country=US) · [See pricing](https://realsimnumbers.com/pricing)

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tell A Bot crypto only?

Its homepage lists LTC, BTC, USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20, Arbitrum) (read 2026-10-18).

### What happens if no code arrives?

If no SMS arrives before the window ends, or the service refuses the number, cancel the order: the price goes back to your balance as credit. You are not charged for a number that received no code.

## Related pages

- [US non-VoIP numbers](https://realsimnumbers.com/non-voip-numbers/united-states)
- [All alternatives](https://realsimnumbers.com/alternatives)

## Sources

1. [www.tellabot.com/](https://www.tellabot.com/) (checked 2026-10-18)
2. [www.tellabot.com/refund_policy.php](https://www.tellabot.com/refund_policy.php) (checked 2026-10-18)

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