What recharge promotions are available?

Learn about API易’s recharge promotions, including first-time bonuses, tiered bonuses, enterprise services, and invoice services

Recharge Promotions Overview

API易 offers various recharge promotions to help you use AI services at more affordable prices.

💰 Promotion Highlights

• 🎁 First-Time Bonus: Get $1-2 bonus on your first recharge
• 📊 Tiered Bonuses: Higher recharge amounts get higher bonuses (10%-22%)
• ⏰ Never Expires: Recharged balance never expires
• 🌐 Universal: Valid for all models on the platform
• 🏢 Invoice Support: Both online payment and corporate transfer support invoicing

First-Time Recharge Bonus

User Categories

Regular Users

First Recharge Bonus: $1

Applies to all new users’ first recharge

Education Users

First Recharge Bonus: $2

For students/educators verified with edu email

How to Claim First-Time Bonus?

1. Complete First Recharge

   Recharge any amount for the first time

2. Contact Technical Support

   Add us on Enterprise WeChat

   Note “First-time Bonus” for quick processing

3. Manual Distribution

   Customer service will manually add the bonus to your account after verification

Contact: Contact us on Enterprise WeChat, please note “First-time Bonus” when adding

Education Verification: Register with .edu.cn or other university email and complete email verification to enjoy education benefits

Tiered Recharge Bonuses

The larger the recharge amount, the higher the bonus percentage. Large recharge bonuses are automatically added by the platform without special application.

Policy Update: New recharge bonus policy effective from December 18, 2025

Bonus Percentage Table

Recharge Amount (Single Transaction)	Bonus %	Actual Credit Multiplier	Recharge Example
$100 ≤ X < $500	10%	1.1× balance	Recharge $100 → Credit $110
$500 ≤ X < $1,000	12%	1.12× balance	Recharge $560 → Credit $600
$1,000 ≤ X < $3,000	15%	1.15× balance	Recharge $1,000 → Credit $1,150
X ≥ $3,000	20%	1.2× balance	Recharge $3,000 → Credit $3,600

Important: Bonus percentage is based on single recharge amount, not cumulative total

Bonus Distribution

Automatic Distribution: Tiered bonuses for recharges of $100 and above are automatically recognized and added by the platform. No need to apply manually. Usually credited within 2 hours after successful recharge.

Calculation Examples

Example 1: Recharge $200

Recharge Amount: $200

Tier Range: $100 ≤ X < $500

Bonus Percentage: 10%

Bonus Amount: $200 × 10% = $20

Actual Credit: $200 + $20 = $220 (1.1×)

Example 2: Recharge $700

Recharge Amount: $700

Tier Range: $500 ≤ X < $1,000

Bonus Percentage: 12%

Bonus Amount: $700 × 12% = $84

Actual Credit: $700 + $84 = $784 (approx. 1.12×)

Example 3: Recharge $1,500

Recharge Amount: $1,500

Tier Range: $1,000 ≤ X < $3,000

Bonus Percentage: 15%

Bonus Amount: $1,500 × 15% = $225

Actual Credit: $1,500 + $225 = $1,725 (1.15×)

Example 4: Recharge $5,000

Recharge Amount: $5,000

Tier Range: X ≥ $3,000

Bonus Percentage: 20%

Bonus Amount: $5,000 × 20% = $1,000

Actual Credit: $5,000 + $1,000 = $6,000 (1.2×)

Balance Usage Information

Balance Features

Never Expires

Recharged balance has no expiration date

Universal

Valid for all API易 models and services

Flexible

Use on demand, no minimum consumption

Applicable Models

Recharged balance is valid for all models on API易, including text generation, image generation, video generation, voice services, audio generation, and all other types.

View Complete Model List

Click to view all models supported by API易 and detailed pricing

No Expiration Worries: Recharged balance is valid permanently. Feel free to recharge larger amounts at once to enjoy higher bonus percentages.

Enterprise Services

API易 treats all customers equally — our tiered bonus pricing is transparent and applies to everyone. For enterprise customers, we additionally provide:

• 💬 Dedicated Group Chat: A private communication channel for your team with fast response
• 🎯 API Integration Best Practices: Tailored solutions and experience sharing based on your business scenarios

How to Get Enterprise Services

1. Contact Us

   Send email to: [e-mail]

   Or contact online customer service to explain your enterprise needs

2. Discuss Your Use Case

   Tell us:

   • Main model types used (text/image/video, etc.)
   • Brief business scenario description
3. Get Dedicated Support

   We will set up a dedicated group chat for your team and provide ongoing technical support and best practice sharing

Transparent Pricing Principle: API易 is committed to transparent pricing. Our tiered bonus policy applies equally to all customers with no differential pricing.

Invoice Services

API易 supports issuing official invoices (VAT General Invoice and VAT Special Invoice) for corporate users to meet your financial reimbursement needs.

How to Apply for Invoice

1. Complete Recharge

   Complete recharge via online payment or corporate transfer

2. Submit Invoice Information Online

   Login to API易 Dashboard → Top Navigation → Submit Invoice

   Fill in invoice information (minimum required: company name and tax ID)

   Online Invoice Form: https://xinqikeji.feishu.cn/share/base/form/shrcns8TS3alZTN2Av1JfkOvmqh

3. Wait for Issuance

   Invoices will be issued within 3-5 business days and sent to your provided email

Supported Invoice Types:

• VAT General Invoice (for small-scale taxpayers)
• VAT Special Invoice (for general taxpayers, tax deductible)

Invoice Processing Time: Invoices are usually issued within 3-5 business days after receiving the request. May be slightly delayed during peak financial periods like month-end or quarter-end.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can first-time bonus stack with tiered bonus?

Yes, they can stack!

Example: First recharge of $700

• First-time bonus: $1 (or $2 for education users)
• Tiered bonus: $700 × 12% = $84
• Total credit: $700 + $1 + $84 = $785 (regular users)

Remember to contact us on Enterprise WeChat to claim the first-time bonus!

How long does it take for recharge to arrive?

Arrival Time:

• Online Payment: Instant (principal amount credited immediately)
• Tiered Bonus: Automatically added within 24 hours
• First-Time Bonus: Manually added after contacting us on Enterprise WeChat, usually within 1 business day

Corporate Transfer: Processed within 1 business day after receipt

Is there a minimum recharge amount?

No minimum limit, but recommended:

• Minimum recharge $10+ to avoid frequent recharges
• Recharge $100+ to enjoy tiered bonus benefits
• Larger one-time recharge for higher bonus percentages

Can recharged balance be refunded?

According to platform policy:

• Unused Recharged Balance: Refundable in special circumstances
• Bonus Balance: Non-refundable
• Used Balance: Non-refundable

Contact customer service if you need a refund.

I recharged $600, why only 12% bonus instead of tiered calculation?

Bonus percentage is calculated based on total recharge tier, not cumulative segments.

Correct Calculation:

• $600 recharge falls in $500 ≤ X < $1,000 tier
• Bonus percentage: 12%
• Bonus amount: $600 × 12% = $72
• Actual credit: $672

Not Segmented (incorrect): ❌ First $500 × 12% + Next $100 × 10%

How to apply for an invoice?

Submit Invoice Information Online:

1. Login to API易 Dashboard
2. Click “Submit Invoice” in the top navigation
3. Fill in invoice information (minimum required: company name and tax ID)
4. Wait 3-5 business days after submission

Online Invoice Form: https://xinqikeji.feishu.cn/share/base/form/shrcns8TS3alZTN2Av1JfkOvmqh

Recharge Recommendations

Small Testing Users

Recommended: $10 - $50

Suitable for first-time users testing features

Individual Developers

Recommended: $100 - $500

Enjoy 10%-12% bonus, great value

Small Teams/Startups

Recommended: $500 - $2,000

Enjoy 12%-15% bonus, sufficient balance

Enterprise Clients

Recommended: $3,000+

Enjoy 20% bonus, or contact business for custom plans

Contact Information

For questions about recharge, promotions, invoices, etc., please contact us:

Enterprise WeChat

Scan QR code or Click to contact support

First-time bonus, technical support

Email Inquiry

Customer Service: [e-mail]

Business Cooperation: [e-mail]

Related Documentation

• Quick Start
• How to Recharge
• Why can’t I use API with remaining balance?
• Balance Management

Money-Saving Tip: Calculate your estimated usage before recharging and choose the appropriate recharge tier to maximize bonus benefits!