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Paying for the ChatGPT API with crypto
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Top up your ChatGPT API balance with crypto and pay for requests to the GPT-5.6 models. USDT, USDC, ETH, BTC are supported — no foreign bank card required.
Why pay with crypto
OpenAI's direct billing is not available to every developer in Russia and does not accept crypto. ChatGPT API offers crypto top-ups through a separate gateway, so no card is needed.
Pay through a third-party gateway
OpenAI does not accept crypto directly. ChatGPT API works as a third-party gateway: top up with crypto and reach the same models through an OpenAI-compatible API.
USDT, USDC, ETH, BTC
Pick a convenient crypto, top up your balance and pay only for the tokens you use. No subscription and no mandatory monthly fee.
How to top up your balance
1. Create an account
Sign-up takes under a minute and adds a $0.25 test balance — check the connection before paying anything.
2. Open the top-up section
The dashboard lists the currencies and networks supported right now and the deposit address. It lives there, not here, because it changes.
3. Choose currency and network
Pick a crypto and check the transfer network. The same token can use different addresses on different networks.
4. Send the exact amount
Transfer to the given address and wait for network confirmations. The balance is credited once the transaction confirms and appears in your account history.
Why a gateway is easier than going direct
The gateway sits between your code and the model provider. You have one ChatGPT API balance and key; OpenAI-compatible requests go to our base URL. The gateway handles upstream billing and routing.
On your side there's a single OpenAI-compatible key. Upstream billing and routing are handled by the gateway; current limits are visible in the dashboard and API responses.
What else comes with it
50% below the official rate
GPT-5.6 token prices are half the official OpenAI rates. Only the base URL differs.
Test balance before paying
New accounts get $0.25 — enough to confirm the key and base URL work before topping up.
Drops into existing code
The endpoint is OpenAI-compatible: change the base URL, key and model name, and the rest of the integration stays the same.
Not just OpenAI on one platform
The same account and key reach other top models. One platform, no separate integration per provider.
Frequently asked questions
Which cryptocurrencies can I use to pay for the ChatGPT API?+
USDT, USDC, ETH, BTC and others are supported. The current list of currencies and networks is always in the top-up section of your dashboard.
Is there a minimum top-up amount?+
The minimum amount and supported networks are shown in the dashboard at the top-up step. There's no subscription and no mandatory monthly fee — you pay only for the tokens you use.
How do I pay for the ChatGPT API with crypto?+
Sign up, open the top-up section, choose a currency and network, and transfer the amount to the given address. The balance is credited after the transaction confirms.
Do I need a VPN to pay or use the API?+
No. Crypto top-ups and API requests work from Russia without a VPN. Just set the key and base URL in your app or IDE.