Bank cards
Stripe card checkout supports $5–$500 per payment. Xnova card checkout supports $5–$50 when offered to your account. Card payments add credits at face value, with no separate ChinaAPI top-up fee.
Add credits
How to pay for ChinaAPI usage.
Every new dashboard account starts with $2 free trial credit. To add more credits, buy prepaid ChinaAPI credits for metered API usage through the dashboard wallet.
What you are buying.
ChinaAPI credits are prepaid, non-transferable account credits redeemable only against metered API usage through the ChinaAPI gateway. Current model rates are published at dash.chinaapi.ai/models. Unused purchased balance is refundable according to the Refund Policy.
Your first top-up of any amount unlocks Paid pricing for your whole account: models with a Paid price automatically bill at it, and every other model stays at Standard. Each model page and the dashboard model catalog show the Paid price where a model has one.
Current top-up flow
Add credits, then use them for API calls.
01
Create an account
Register at the ChinaAPI dashboard. The $2 trial credit is added automatically to new accounts.
02
Choose a payment method
Open Dashboard → Wallet. Select an amount and one of the methods shown for your account.
03
Wait for payment confirmation
Complete checkout and check your Wallet balance. Returning to the dashboard alone does not confirm payment; credits are added after the payment provider confirms it. For an offline purchase, choose Redeem code in Wallet.
Payment options
Use the route that fits your account.
Cryptocurrency
UPay supports $10–$2,000 and NOWPayments supports $20–$1,000. These routes also add credits at face value, with no separate ChinaAPI top-up fee. The checkout shows the payment currency and amount before you confirm.
Local wallets and codes
Local wallets are shown according to interface language for South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, and Mexico when available to your account. Their displayed price points already include channel fees. Redemption codes remain available for offline or business purchases; contact [email protected], Telegram, or WhatsApp.
Methods, limits, and eligibility above were checked on September 25, 2026. Dashboard Wallet shows the current options and amounts for your account at checkout.
Legal and billing terms.
Before adding credits, review the Terms of Service, Refund Policy, and Privacy Policy. Credits are billed by actual API usage against your account balance.
Need help topping up?
Ask about an offline purchase or invoice.
Online payment is available in Dashboard Wallet. If you need a redemption code or invoice, include your dashboard email and target amount.
WhatsApp
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