Can I pay OpenRouter with USDT or USDC?

Yes. OpenRouter accepts USDC (network not stated), according to its official documentation as of 2026-10-17. USDT is not listed in its official documentation.

Unified API for hundreds of AI models, billed via prepaid credits. Credits can be bought with USDC.

Accepted coins and networks

Coin	Networks	Processor	Billing	Notes
USDC	Network not stated	Not stated	Prepaid balance / credits	The FAQ names USDC but not the network or processor. A crypto fee applies; the FAQ shows it dynamically, so check the amount at checkout.

How to pay

Credits page (openrouter.ai/settings/credits) → buy credits → crypto.
Choose the coin and the network shown at checkout. Pay only on a network listed above for that coin.
Send the exact amount from a wallet you control, before the payment window expires. Sending on a different network can lose the funds.
Keep the transaction ID until the order is confirmed. If the payment does not show up, contact OpenRouter support with it.

Evidence

Verbatim quotes from OpenRouter’s own pages. See how we verify.

“We accept all major credit cards, AliPay and cryptocurrency payments in USDC.”
https://openrouter.ai/docs/faq · captured 2026-10-17
“Note that cryptocurrency payments are never refundable.”
https://openrouter.ai/docs/faq · captured 2026-10-17

Screenshots

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OpenRouter FAQ: payment methods answer naming USDC · captured 2026-10-17 · source page

Questions

Does OpenRouter accept USDT?

Not according to its official sources: OpenRouter does not list USDT as a payment option.

Does OpenRouter accept USDC?

Yes. OpenRouter accepts USDC (network not stated), according to its official sources.

Which payment processor does OpenRouter use for crypto?

OpenRouter’s official sources do not name the payment processor.

Does OpenRouter require identity checks to pay with crypto?

Identity checks at payment: Not stated.

Does OpenRouter refund crypto payments?

Refunds for crypto payments: No.

Can OpenRouter auto-renew with crypto?

Auto-renew with crypto: Not stated.

History

2026-10-17 — Added. Verified via official docs.

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