Temporary Phone Numbers for MiniPay
How to Buy a Virtual Phone Number for MiniPay Through SMSFAST
To make a purchase and receive SMS online:Log in to your account
Either create a new account by clicking "Registration" or log in if you already have one.
Fund your balance
In the top right corner, click "+" and choose a convenient top-up method. Add the amount you need.
Select MiniPay
In the left menu, under "Select service," click "MiniPay". Then, choose your region from the list.
Purchase a number
Click "Buy" and wait a few seconds for your temporary number to be purchased and activated.
Get the number
Copy the phone number from the "Number" field to activate the service.
Enter the code
Wait for the one-time password (OTP) to appear in the "Code from SMS" field, then enter it in the MiniPay verification screen to complete registration.
Benefits of Using a Temporary Phone Number for MiniPay
MiniPay is a self-custody crypto wallet integrated into the Opera Mini browser, designed to make it easy for users in Africa to send and receive stablecoins. To create your wallet, you need to secure it with your phone number. For anyone using a mobile-first crypto wallet, a virtual phone number is a key security measure to protect your digital assets.
Secure Your Mobile Crypto Wallet
Your MiniPay wallet holds real digital assets, making it a target for fraud. A dedicated, private virtual number provides a stronger defense for your account. Since this number is not public and isn't tied to your other online profiles, it makes it much harder for scammers to target you with social engineering or other attacks designed to gain access to your funds.
Enhance Your Anonymity on the Blockchain
Privacy is a key concern for many crypto users. A virtual number allows you to create and verify your MiniPay wallet without linking it directly to your real-world phone number. This helps you maintain a greater degree of anonymity as you send, receive, and hold digital currency, separating your on-chain activities from your personal identity.
Isolate Your Crypto Assets
Using a virtual number allows you to create an isolated communication channel for your crypto activities. This is a vital security practice. It ensures that a security issue on a less secure app on your phone will not expose the phone number you use to protect your valuable MiniPay wallet, providing an extra layer of protection for your assets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with SMSFAST you can select different virtual numbers for each wallet, which helps maintain separate accounts and prevents your personal phone from being linked to all your digital assets. This is ideal for users who want to explore different crypto strategies or manage business versus personal wallets.
Absolutely. SMSFAST provides numbers that can receive SMS messages from various online platforms, including MiniPay, across multiple countries. This means you can easily get new messages for account verification even when traveling internationally.
Using an SMSFAST disposable number isolates your MiniPay activity from your primary phone line. It ensures that verification codes, text messaging, or potential spam messages do not reach your real phone, keeping your personal information private.
If an SMSFAST temporary number becomes inactive, you can easily refresh and get new ones added daily. This allows you to continue receiving SMS for verification purposes without any interruption to your digital accounts.
Yes, an SMSFAST number acts as a filter, so unwanted marketing or promotional messages are directed there instead of your real phone. It also helps maintain your primary line clear for essential communications.
Using SMSFAST adds a layer of security when verifying your MiniPay wallet or receiving OTPs. While it doesn’t replace other security measures like 2FA, it significantly reduces the risk of your personal data being exposed.
A stable internet connection or Wi-Fi suffices for receiving SMS online with SMSFAST, checking verification codes, and managing your wallet. You don’t need access to an actual SIM card for every verification.
SMSFAST ensures quick access to virtual numbers, allowing you to get new ones almost instantly. This is perfect for users who might need temporary numbers for short-term verification or multiple online activities.