Neteller is a payment system owned by the same company as Skrill (Paysafe Group). It works similarly to Skrill, but is sometimes more stable in certain regions. It requires a number during registration and transaction verification. Let's understand the complete registration process with a virtual number and money withdrawal.
Neteller: number requirements and features
Neteller (licensed by CSSF, Luxembourg) requires a number at the following stages:
- Registration — SMS code when creating an account.
- Account verification — sends SMS to confirm when withdrawing money.
- Large payments — transfers >5000 euros require SMS verification.
- Access recovery — SMS when changing password or recovering account.
Neteller works almost identically to Skrill, but is blocked in some countries (e.g., USA). If Skrill is unavailable in your region—Neteller often works. The system is less strict about multi-accounting than banks, but stricter than some fintechs.
What numbers Neteller accepts
Supported geographies
Neteller accepts numbers from most countries:
- Europe (all EU countries, UK, Switzerland, Norway).
- Asia (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam).
- Americas (Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina) — USA excluded (sanctions).
- Australia, New Zealand.
Number selection
Recommended strategy:
- UK (+44) — stable, fast SMS (2–3 sec), as Neteller partially operates in UK.
- Europe (+49, +33, +39) — work, SMS in 5–10 sec.
- Russia (+7) — works if no sanctions on operations in your country.
- Canada (+1) — works, but SMS may delay.
What to avoid
- USA (+1) — Neteller is blocked for American numbers and IP.
- Known VOIP (Google Voice) — on blacklist.
- One-time numbers — Neteller requires a number available for months.
- Countries under sanctions (Iran, North Korea, Syria) — doesn't work.
Getting a virtual number for Neteller
On turbon.rent
turbon.rent provides Neteller numbers with optimal parameters:
- Fast delivery — SMS in 3–7 sec.
- Long-term rental — number available for 7–30 days, can use for all operations.
- Call support — Neteller may call for verification at high amounts (>10,000 euros).
- Price — 70–150 rubles depending on geography and period.
- API — for automation when registering multiple accounts.
Step by step
- Go to turbon.rent.
- In the OTP section select "Neteller".
- Select geography (we recommend UK or Europe).
- Click "Get number".
- Copy the number.
Neteller registration with a virtual number
Step 1: Preparation
Before registration:
- Browser in incognito or separate antidetect profile.
- Proxy/VPN corresponding to number geography (UK number = UK VPN).
- Fake email (unique for each account).
- Password minimum 8 characters (letters, numbers, special characters).
Step 2: Go to neteller.com
Open https://www.neteller.com:
- Click "Sign Up" or "Register".
- Select language (English recommended).
- Enter email.
- Set password.
- Click "Register" or "Create Account".
Step 3: SMS number verification
Neteller will send SMS code:
- On the verification screen select country (matching the number from turbon).
- Enter the number (format depends on country).
- Click "Send Code".
- In turbon.rent SMS will appear in 3–7 sec.
- Copy code, paste into Neteller.
- Click "Verify".
Step 4: Profile completion
After number verification you'll need:
- First and last name (in English, can be fake, but must be consistent).
- Date of birth (18+).
- Address (matches specified country, can be fake).
- City and postal code.
- Occupation (select neutral: Student, Employee, Freelancer).
Step 5: Identity verification (KYC) — at withdrawal time
Neteller requires verification when withdrawing money (usually >500 euros):
- Upload passport or ID (both sides).
- Upload selfie with passport.
- Upload proof of address (bill or statement).
- Wait for verification (1–3 days).
After registration: number management
Should you change the number
- Keep the number — recommended. The number will receive codes when verifying withdrawals.
- Change the number — can via Account Settings, but will require 2FA code on new number and possible additional verification.
How to change the number
- Log into Neteller account.
- Go to Settings → Profile → Mobile Number.
- Click "Edit" or "Change".
- Enter new number.
- Neteller will send confirmation code to new number.
- Insert code.
- Number changed.
Timeout: wait 48 hours after registration before changing number.
Withdrawing money from Neteller
Limits and restrictions
- Maximum per month — up to 10,000 euros without full KYC.
- Minimum withdrawal — usually 10 euros.
- Withdrawal methods — SEPA transfer, SWIFT, card, cryptocurrency.
How to withdraw money
- Go to Withdraw Money.
- Select method (e.g., Bank Transfer).
- Specify amount and recipient details.
- Neteller will send SMS code.
- Insert code from turbon.rent.
- Payment sent (1–5 business days).
Differences between Neteller and Skrill
Both services are owned by Paysafe Group, but have differences:
| Parameter | Neteller | Skrill |
| Availability in USA | No | Yes (but limited) |
| SMS speed | 3–7 sec | 2–5 sec |
| Commissions | From 3% | From 2% |
| Minimum withdrawal | 10 euros | 10 euros |
| Verification on withdrawal | Required for >500 euros | Required for >500 euros |
| Crypto support | Yes (Bitcoin, Ethereum) | Yes (Bitcoin, Ethereum) |
Choice between them depends on your geography and specific country of operation. Neteller often works when Skrill is blocked.
Security and multi-accounting
Account isolation
- Different emails — on different providers.
- Different IP — for each registration use different VPN/proxy. 2–4 hour pause.
- Different numbers — each account = own number from turbon.
- Different bank accounts for withdrawal — if possible.
Typical blocking reasons
- "Account Limitation" — functions limited, requires verification.
- "Withdrawal Blocked" — withdrawal attempt frozen.
- "Account Closed" — account closed, funds confiscated.
Conclusion
Neteller is a stable Skrill alternative, especially for working in regions where Skrill is unavailable. Requires a number during registration, but less strict about multi-accounting than banks. Use turbon.rent to get numbers (7–30 days) with guaranteed fast SMS delivery. Follow different emails, IP, numbers for each account—and a farm of 5–10 Neteller accounts will work stably for several months.