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Pay with crypto, get 5% more balance

ApiLink Team··4 min read简体中文

Starting today, topping up with crypto gets you 5% more balance than paying with a card. Pay $20 in USDT, get $21 of credit. No code, no coupon — it's automatic.

Why crypto gets a bonus

Card processors take a cut on every transaction — chargebacks, network fees, currency conversion. Stablecoin payments settle directly with almost none of that overhead. We're passing that savings straight to you instead of keeping it as extra margin.

Card (Stripe)Crypto (USDT)
Pay$20$20
Credited to balance$20.00$21.00
Effective discount5%
Minimum top-up$5$15
The bonus applies to the balance you receive, not the price of API usage — your per-token rates are identical either way. It's purely "more credit for the same spend." Crypto top-ups start at $15 (below that, ordinary USDT price movement during confirmation isn't worth it) — for $5 or $10, use Stripe.

How to pay with crypto

Frequently asked questions

Which cryptocurrencies are supported?

USDT on the TRC-20 network at launch — chosen for low transaction fees and fast confirmation times. More networks may be added based on demand.

Is the 5% bonus permanent?

It's the current promotion, not a permanent price commitment — but there are no plans to end it. If that ever changes, we'll announce it in advance rather than pulling it without notice.

Does the bonus apply to every top-up amount?

Yes — every crypto top-up of $15 or more gets the 5% bonus. $15 is the minimum for the crypto option; for $5 or $10 top-ups, use Stripe.

What happens if I send the wrong amount?

Contact support with your transaction hash — NowPayments has standard under/overpayment handling, and we can adjust your credited balance manually if something doesn't reconcile automatically.

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