What is this service?
BytePlus is ByteDance's enterprise technology platform, giving developers and businesses access to the same AI and infrastructure that power products like TikTok. Its catalog spans ModelArk (API access to large language, image, and video models such as the Seed and Seedance families), Recommend (a personalization and recommendation engine), Effects (real-time AR and video effects), Translate, CDN, and other cloud services.
It is used by startups, app makers, and engineering teams who want production-grade recommendation, generative-AI, and media infrastructure without building it in-house. BytePlus is largely usage-based: you consume API calls, tokens, or compute and pay per use through the BytePlus cloud console, with free trial credits to get started and enterprise contracts for high volume.
BytePlus is operated out of Singapore and bills in USD by card. If your local bank card is declined at its checkout, Mehbit lets you fund a reloadable virtual Visa or Mastercard with USDT and pay BytePlus directly.
Why is payment hard?
Many local bank cards are not authorized for international SaaS billing. Services process payments through Stripe on international rails, so domestic-only cards are often declined even when you have sufficient balance.
Accepted card types
- Virtual Visa
- Virtual Mastercard
- Prepaid
- Debit
- Credit card
- Crypto (direct)
BytePlus's cloud console accepts standard international Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards, including reloadable virtual cards that pass card verification when billing details match. Local Iranian cards and direct cryptocurrency are not accepted. Mehbit users have made successful real card payments to BytePlus.
Best Mehbit card for BytePlus
Issue it, top up with USDT, then pay at checkout — in your own name.
Singapore Visa
Coming soon- Program countrySingapore
- Issuance50 USDT
- VAT9%
- Program countrySingapore
- Issuance20 USDT
- VAT9%
Hong Kong Mastercard
Coming soon- Program countryHong Kong
- Issuance50 USDT
- VAT🔥 0% · No VAT
Save on payment tax
Some regions add VAT on top of every card payment. Pick a card from a lower-tax region and keep more of what you spend.
Fees & pricing
Clear and simple — the card load fee and the per-transaction fee are separate, with no hidden costs.
5%
Card load fee
Charged when you move money from your wallet onto a card.
0.35USDT
Per-transaction fee
Charged on every payment you make with the card.
from20USDT
Card issuance fee
Depends on the card you choose — the exact fee for each card is shown above.
For businesses
We don’t charge businesses any extra fee — exactly the same rates apply. Need a dedicated solution? Get in touch.
Rates may be updated from time to time; the final rate is always shown in the app before you pay.
Subscription plans
Free trial credits
- Free credits for new accounts
- Evaluate ModelArk & Recommend
- No upfront spend
- Upgrade to pay-as-you-go anytime
Pay-as-you-go
- Metered per API call / token / image
- Pay from your console balance in USD
- ModelArk, Recommend, Effects & more
- Volume discounts as usage grows
Enterprise
- Custom pricing for high volume
- Dedicated support & SLAs
- Negotiated rates and quotas
- Contact BytePlus sales
Card payment steps
Issue a Mehbit virtual Visa or Mastercard, top up with USDT, then add it in the BytePlus console → Billing → Payment Methods.
- Step 01
Sign up for Mehbit
Create an account in the web app or Telegram miniapp.
- Step 02
Top up with USDT
Fund your Mehbit wallet with USDT.
- Step 03
Issue a virtual card
Issue a Mehbit Visa or Mastercard for international subscriptions.
- Step 04
Pay at the service
Enter the card details on the service's checkout page.
FAQ
Does BytePlus accept virtual Visa or Mastercard?
Yes. BytePlus bills in USD and accepts international Visa and Mastercard credit or debit cards, including reloadable virtual cards that pass card verification when your billing details match.
Can I pay for BytePlus with a Mehbit card?
Yes. Issue a Mehbit virtual Visa or Mastercard, fund it with USDT, and add it in the BytePlus console billing settings. Mehbit users have made successful real card payments to BytePlus.
What does BytePlus cost?
BytePlus is mostly usage-based. New accounts get free trial credits, then pay-as-you-go billing charges per API call, token, image, or unit of compute against your console balance. Enterprise contracts with custom pricing are available for high volume.
What is BytePlus ModelArk?
ModelArk is BytePlus's model-API service, exposing ByteDance's Seed large language models, Seedream image generation, and Seedance video generation through OpenAI-compatible APIs that existing apps and agents can call.
Can I pay BytePlus with cryptocurrency directly?
No. BytePlus does not accept direct cryptocurrency or PayPal. Use USDT to fund a Mehbit virtual Visa or Mastercard, then pay BytePlus in USD with that card.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. BytePlus gives new accounts free trial credits to test ModelArk, Recommend, and other services before you add a card and move to paid usage.
Tips
BytePlus is usage-based — API calls, tokens, images, and video seconds each draw down your balance. Load your Mehbit card with enough headroom to cover real traffic, not just the minimum top-up.
Keep your billing name, address, and country consistent with your Mehbit card so the card-verification checks pass on the first attempt.
Use the free trial credits to benchmark ModelArk or Recommend before adding a card, then top up only when you move to paid usage.
Watch your console usage dashboard and top up the Mehbit card before your balance runs out, so production API calls are not interrupted.
Related services
All AI tools
Payable with Mehbit virtual cards.
View cards