Top-up & Payment
Chuizi.AI uses a prepaid balance model — add credits first, then use them. Your balance is denominated in USD and supports multiple payment methods.
Where to Top Up
After logging into the Dashboard, go to the Billing page:
app.chuizi.ai → Billing → Top Up
Or visit app.chuizi.ai/billing directly.
Preset Amounts
| Amount | Use Case |
|---|---|
| $5 | Trial and light usage |
| $20 | Individual developer daily use |
| $50 | Moderate usage, multi-project development |
| $100 | Team usage, heavy development |
| Custom | Enter any amount (minimum $1) |
Payment Methods
Credit Card (Stripe)
Accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Processed securely through Stripe. Chuizi.AI does not store your card details.
Alipay
Available through Stripe's Alipay integration. Scan a QR code or redirect to the Alipay app to complete payment. Amounts are automatically converted from CNY at the real-time exchange rate.
WeChat Pay
Available through Stripe's WeChat Pay integration. Scan a QR code or complete payment within WeChat. Amounts are automatically converted from CNY at the real-time exchange rate.
Processing Time
| Payment Method | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| Credit card | Instant |
| Alipay | Instant |
| WeChat Pay | Instant |
Your balance updates immediately after a successful payment. No waiting period.
New User Bonus
New accounts receive $0.50 in free credits — enough for hundreds of API calls. The bonus is merged with your regular balance and has no usage restrictions.
Minimum Top-up
The minimum top-up amount is $1.00.
Checking Your Balance
Dashboard
View your current balance and transaction history on the Billing page after logging in.
API
Query your current key's balance via the API:
curl https://api.chuizi.ai/v1/key/info \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ck-your-key"
The balance is returned as a string with 8-decimal precision to avoid floating-point accuracy issues.
Next Steps
- Model Pricing — Check per-model pricing before topping up
- Billing Model — Understand how your balance is consumed per request
- Balance Alerts — Get notified before your balance runs low