--- title: "How to pay for a VPS with crypto: USDT, TON, BTC or a card" description: "Five ways to pay for a Tihost VPS: crypto via Heleket, CryptoBot and xRocket, an LZT balance, or a Russian card or SBP. Fees, the $0.10 minimum and steps." url: https://tihost.io/en/blog/pay-vps-with-crypto language: en section: "Platform" published: 2026-09-24 updated: 2026-10-05 publisher: Tihost (https://tihost.io) --- # How to pay for a VPS with crypto: USDT, TON, BTC or a card > **In short:** A Tihost server is paid from your balance in US dollars, and the balance is topped up with crypto or a card. Heleket (direct crypto transfer) and Russian cards or SBP (LAVA, Platega) charge no fee; CryptoBot in Telegram adds 3%, LZT Market 5%. Top-ups start at $0.10 and are credited automatically. **Key takeaways:** - A Tihost VPS is paid from a balance in US dollars, and the balance is topped up in five ways: Heleket, CryptoBot and xRocket (crypto), LZT Market (Lolzteam balance) and a Russian card or SBP (LAVA or Platega). - Heleket, LAVA and Platega charge no fee, xRocket carries no Tihost fee; CryptoBot adds 3% and LZT Market 5%. - USDT for a Tihost VPS is accepted via Heleket, CryptoBot and xRocket, TON and BTC via the @CryptoBot and @xRocket Telegram wallets; the minimum top-up is $0.10 and crediting is automatic. - When paying for a VPS with crypto, send exactly the amount, coin and network shown in the invoice: a transfer on a different network may not be recognised by the payment provider. - A Tihost account needs no identity verification (KYC): an email, Google or Telegram account is enough, and paying for a server 12 months upfront gives 20% off. ## Which payment methods are available | Method | What you pay with | Fee | | --- | --- | --- | | Heleket | Crypto by direct transfer to an address; coins and networks are listed on the payment page | No fee | | CryptoBot | USDT, TON, BTC and other coins from the @CryptoBot wallet in Telegram | +3% | | xRocket | USDT, TON, BTC and other coins from the @xRocket wallet in Telegram | No Tihost fee | | LZT Market | Lolzteam balance | +5% | | LAVA / Platega | Russian bank card or SBP | No fee | *Each method's fee is shown on the top-up screen before you pay. The set of methods may change - see the panel or the bot for the current list.* Every method works both in the [web panel](https://tihost.io/login) and in the Telegram bot @tihost_bot. The balance is shared: top up in the bot, pay for a server on the website, and vice versa. ## How to top up and pay for a server 1. Open «Top Up Balance» in the panel or tap «Top up balance» in the bot. 2. Enter the amount in dollars - from $0.10 - and pick a payment method. 3. Press «Top Up» and pay the invoice on the provider's page or in the Telegram wallet. 4. Wait for the credit: the top-up page checks the payment every 5 seconds, and «Check Payment» checks it right away. 5. Order a server in «Buy Server» - its price is charged to the balance. The whole order is walked through in the [guide to buying a VPS](https://tihost.io/en/blog/buy-vps-tihost). > When paying with crypto, send exactly the amount, coin and network shown in the invoice. A transfer on a different network may not be recognised by the provider. ## How long crediting takes The balance is credited as soon as the payment provider confirms the payment. Transfers inside Telegram wallets (CryptoBot, xRocket) and card payments confirm almost instantly; a direct crypto transfer confirms after blockchain confirmations, which depend on the network. If an invoice expires, create a new one - an unpaid invoice charges nothing. ## How not to miss a renewal Renewals are charged to the balance too. Turn on auto-renewal for the server and keep enough for the next period on the balance - the rental then extends itself. Paying for 3, 6 or 12 months upfront gives 10, 15 or 20% off. ## Is identity verification required Not for a Tihost account: an email, Google or Telegram account is enough. Payment providers may have their own rules, such as limits or checks on certain operations; those are described on their side. **Launch a server in 2 minutes.** AMD Ryzen 9, NVMe and DDoS protection in Germany, Finland and Poland. Pay with crypto or card. [Order a Server](https://tihost.io/login) ## FAQ ### Can I pay for a VPS with USDT? Yes, a Tihost VPS can be paid in USDT. USDT is accepted by Heleket (direct transfer, no fee), CryptoBot (+3%) and xRocket - the last two via Telegram wallets. ### What is the minimum top-up? The minimum Tihost top-up is $0.10; the cheapest server is $4.00 per month. ### Can I pay by card? Yes, a Tihost server can be paid with a Russian bank card or via SBP - through LAVA or Platega, with no fee. ### What if my payment was not credited? Press «Check Payment» on the top-up screen. If the payment went through but the balance did not change, write to support at @tihost_support with the transfer details. ### Can I pay for a VPS with crypto without KYC? A Tihost account needs no verification. A payment provider may apply its own rules. --- Updated 2026-10-05 · https://tihost.io/en/blog/pay-vps-with-crypto