> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.coingecko.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Pay with Crypto

> Pay for a CoinGecko API subscription with crypto (USDC, USDT, and more)

You can now pay for a CoinGecko API subscription with crypto instead of a card. The option shows up when you're on an **annual Analyst plan or above** and don't have an active subscription already.

## Which chains and tokens are supported

* Payment runs across six chains:<br />
  **Solana**, **Ethereum**, **Base**, **Polygon**, **Arbitrum**, and **BNB Chain**
* **USDC** and **USDT** are supported on every chain, and the complete list of accepted tokens per chain appears at checkout.

<Note>
  Payments settle onchain, so **gas fees apply on top of the subscription price**.<br />
  Please leave enough in your wallet to cover them.
</Note>

## How to pay with crypto

<Steps>
  <Step title="Pick an annual Analyst (or higher) plan">
    Start at [coingecko.com/en/api/pricing](https://www.coingecko.com/en/api/pricing)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Crypto at payment">
    Crypto appears alongside card as a payment method.<br />
    Select it, then fill in your checkout details as usual.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/coingecko/yjZhP2nyEyOfbu6r/assets/images/crypto-checkout.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yjZhP2nyEyOfbu6r&q=85&s=af33dc876fd36a93ea0e40d0c0804881" alt="CoinGecko checkout modal with Cryptocurrency selected as the payment method, showing supported tokens and a notice about non-refundable payments, unsupported plan changes, and no overage" noZoom width="1600" height="1208" data-path="assets/images/crypto-checkout.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pay onchain via Helio (MoonPay)">
    Pick your chain and token, then confirm the transaction in your wallet.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/coingecko/yjZhP2nyEyOfbu6r/assets/images/helio-checkout.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yjZhP2nyEyOfbu6r&q=85&s=6ae45c3c8b04183cf2cdeb6777bf0ea8" alt="Helio checkout screen showing a $1,238 USDC yearly subscription payment on Solana, with options to connect a wallet or pay with QR code" noZoom width="1416" height="1036" data-path="assets/images/helio-checkout.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Do crypto subscriptions renew automatically

There's no card on file to charge, so renewing means running through checkout again before your subscription expires.

We send renewal reminders at:

* **14 days** before expiry
* **7 days** before expiry

If payment doesn't land before expiry, API access pauses until you renew.

<Tip>
  Onchain confirmations take time. Renew a few days early so you don't get caught by network congestion.
</Tip>

## Limitations of paying with crypto

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Annual only" icon="calendar">
    No monthly billing option for crypto.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No overage" icon="ban">
    Crypto-paid plans can't run over their included usage.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No upgrades or downgrades" icon="arrows-rotate">
    You can cancel, but not change plans mid-subscription.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No refunds" icon="circle-exclamation">
    All crypto payments are final.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="When does my plan activate?">
    Your plan activates as soon as the onchain transaction confirms — full API access starts immediately, no manual approval needed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I switch from card payment to crypto?">
    You can't self-serve that change — [contact support](https://support.coingecko.com) to move over.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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<Card title="Contact Support" icon="headset" href="https://support.coingecko.com" horizontal>
  Questions about crypto payment, stuck transactions, or renewal timing?
</Card>