How Billing Works
LLMsRelay uses a shared prepaid platform usage balance funded by one-time packs.
LLMsRelay is an independently operated API gateway. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthropic, PBC. Product and model names are used only to describe compatibility.
LLMsRelay uses a shared credit balance funded by one-time usage packs. Every API request deducts from that balance based on actual token consumption.
Billing Model
- One-time packs — add usage without recurring billing
- Per-request billing — each API call deducts based on tokens used
- Persistent balance — purchased packs, referral rewards, and admin grants do not expire
- Real-time balance — check your remaining credits in the dashboard
Cost Calculation
Each request is billed based on five token categories:
| Token Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Input tokens | Standard uncached input tokens sent to the model |
| Output tokens | Generated response tokens returned by the model |
| Cache write tokens | Tokens written to the prompt cache |
| Cache read tokens | Tokens read from the prompt cache (discounted) |
| Thinking tokens | Extended thinking tokens (Opus and Sonnet models) |
Usage Packs
| Option | Price | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| $500 usage pack | $45 | $500 platform usage |
| $1,000 usage pack | $90 | $1,000 platform usage |
| $5,000 + 20% pack | $450 | $6,000 total usage |
| $10,000 + 30% pack | $900 | $13,000 total usage |
Payment Methods
- Credit / Debit Card — Visa, Mastercard, and other major cards via secure checkout
- Cryptocurrency — Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20), USDC
- Telegram — direct purchase through support chat
All payment methods are processed quickly and credits appear in your account within minutes.
FAQ
Do credits expire?
Purchased usage packs, referral rewards, and administrator grants remain available until used.
Can I get an invoice?
Yes. Contact support via Telegram to request an invoice for your purchase.
What happens when credits reach zero?
API requests return a 402 error. Top up credits at any time — there is no waiting period or reactivation fee.