Paying for AI APIs and developer tools with USDT or USDC

Some API and developer-tool providers let you add funds with stablecoins. The mechanics differ from a monthly subscription, so it helps to know what to expect. This page covers the process only; it is not financial advice and says nothing about prices.

The usual flow

1. Sign in to the provider’s dashboard and open the billing or credits page.
2. Choose the crypto option and an amount to add. Providers often set a minimum.
3. Pick the coin and the network shown on the invoice. See which network is which.
4. Send the exact amount before the timer ends and wait for the balance to update. The how to pay checklist has the details.

Things to know

• Prepaid balance. Many crypto top-ups add credit that you spend as you use the service, instead of starting a recurring charge. Check whether credits expire.
• Refunds. Unused credit is often non-refundable or handled case by case. Read the provider’s billing terms before topping up a large amount.
• Same account, same limits. Paying in crypto does not change rate limits, usage rules or which models and features your account can use.
• Network fees. The fee for sending the transfer is paid by you, separately from the amount on the invoice.

Find a provider

Every provider in our list is checked against its own pages, with the quote and date shown on the listing.

• AI API providers that accept stablecoins
• Developer tools that accept crypto

Also see VPN checkout and payment problems. If a listing is out of date, tell us.