Telegram OTP pricing without the surprises
One flat rate per verification, without the monthly fees, per-conversation charges or number rentals. $0.024 per OTP, wherever you're verifying. Calculate your exact costs now.
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What shapes your Telegram OTP price?
A clear breakdown of the costs that make up your monthly bill.
What you get
Telegram OTP pricing that drops as you scale
| Monthly Volume | Rate | Price per OTP | Savings | |
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Up to 50,000 OTPs | Pay as you go | $0.0240 | - | |
50,000 – 100,000 OTPs | Applied automatically | $0.0216 | 10% | |
100,000 – 500,000 OTPs | Applied automatically | $0.0192 | 20% | |
500,000+ OTPs | Custom | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price per OTP?
$0.024 per verification sent through Telegram, the same rate in every market. Your effective rate drops as your monthly volume grows.
Are there any monthly fees?
No. There’s no monthly platform fee, no per-conversation charge, and no number rental. You pay per OTP sent, nothing else.
Do I need a phone number to send Telegram OTP?
No. Telegram OTP codes are delivered from Dexatel's shared, pre-approved Telegram sender ("Verification Codes") via the Verify API, so there's no number or DID to rent..
Is Telegram Business/Premium required?
No. You can deliver OTP codes via Dexatel’s API without needing Telegram Business or Premium accounts. The service is designed to work out of the box so you can reach users directly through standard Telegram accounts.
Is Telegram OTP cheaper than SMS?
It can be. In markets where Telegram is widely used, delivering OTP through Telegram at a flat $0.024 with no number rental often works out cheaper than SMS, where rates vary by country and carrier.
The best mix depends on where your users are, which is why many businesses use Telegram as the primary channel and SMS as fallback.
What happens if a user isn't on Telegram?
You set a fallback channel, like SMS or Viber, for users who can't be reached on Telegram. If the fallback delivers, that message is billed at the channel's standard rate. You choose which channel to fall back to and when.
How do I start sending Telegram OTP?
Connect Dexatel's Verify API to your app or website, set Telegram as your OTP channel, and you're ready to send. Need a hand? Talk to our team.
