Supported Payment Methods
Laozhang API supports multiple convenient payment methods to meet different user needs.Online Payment
Credit/Debit Card
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Fees: None
PayPal
- Support global PayPal accounts
- Support PayPal balance and linked cards
Fees: None
Alipay
- Domestic Alipay accounts
- Scanning code payment
Fees: None
WeChat Pay
- WeChat scanning code payment
- Domestic users only
Fees: None
Cryptocurrency Payment
Cryptocurrency PaymentSupport mainstream cryptocurrency payment:
Fees: Network gas fees (user pays)
- Bitcoin (BTC)
- Ethereum (ETH)
- USDT (TRC20, ERC20)
Fees: Network gas fees (user pays)
Bank Transfer
For large recharges (over $1000):1
Contact Support
Email: [email protected]
Provide recharge amount and company information
2
Get Account Information
Receive our bank account information
3
Complete Transfer
Complete bank transfer
4
Submit Proof
Submit transfer receipt for verification
5
Balance Update
Balance updated within 1-3 business days
Recharge Process
Standard Recharge
1
Log in to Console
Visit Laozhang API Console and log in
2
Select Recharge Amount
Click “Recharge” button and select amountRecommended Amounts:
- $10 - Small test
- $50 - Daily use
- $100 - Regular use (10% bonus)
- $500+ - Enterprise use (custom discount)
3
Choose Payment Method
Select your payment method
4
Complete Payment
Follow payment flow to complete
5
Confirm Receipt
Balance typically updates immediately
Check “Billing History” for confirmation
Auto-Recharge
Set up auto-recharge to avoid service interruption:1
Enable Auto-Recharge
Go to “Account Settings” > “Auto-Recharge”
2
Set Conditions
Configure auto-recharge rules:
- Trigger Condition: Balance below $10
- Recharge Amount: $50
- Payment Method: Credit card auto-deduct
3
Save Configuration
Save settings and wait for confirmation
Auto-Recharge Benefits
- ✅ Never interrupt service
- ✅ No manual operations needed
- ✅ Enjoy recharge bonuses
- ✅ Can cancel anytime
Pricing and Bonuses
Recharge Bonus
Enjoy bonuses for larger recharges:Recharge Amount | Bonus Ratio | Actual Received | Equivalent Discount |
---|---|---|---|
49 | 0% | 49 | None |
99 | 5% | 103.95 | 95% off |
499 | 10% | 548.9 | 91% off |
999 | 15% | 1148.85 | 87% off |
$1000+ | Custom | Contact us | Up to 20% off |
New User SpecialFirst recharge gets additional 10% bonus!Example: First recharge 110 + 120
Volume Discount
For high-volume users, we offer custom volume discount plans:- Monthly usage $1000+: 5% additional discount
- Monthly usage $5000+: 10% additional discount
- Monthly usage $10000+: 15% additional discount
- Enterprise custom: Contact [email protected]
Invoice and Receipt
Request Invoice
1
Fill Invoice Information
Go to “Billing History” > “Request Invoice”
Fill in:
- Company name
- Tax ID
- Address and phone
- Bank account information
2
Select Billing Period
Choose billing period requiring invoice
3
Submit Request
Submit invoice request
4
Receive Invoice
Receive electronic invoice within 3-5 business days
Paper invoice can be mailed (additional fees apply)
Invoice Types
Invoice Type | Applicable Region | Processing Time | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Value-added Tax Invoice | China | 3-5 business days | Supports deduction |
General Invoice | China | 1-3 business days | Non-deductible |
Receipt | Globally | Instant | For recharge records |
Corporate Invoice | Global enterprises | 5-7 business days | English or local language |
Refund Policy
Refund Conditions
Can request refund if:Refundable Cases
- ✅ Unused balance (no API calls)
- ✅ Duplicate payment
- ✅ Mistaken recharge
- ✅ Service discontinued
- ✅ Account closed
Non-refundable Cases
- ❌ Partial refund of used balance
- ❌ Promotional bonuses
- ❌ Expired balance
- ❌ Violation account
- ❌ Over 90 days
Refund Process
1
Submit Refund Request
Email: [email protected]
Include:
- Account information
- Refund amount
- Refund reason
- Payment proof
2
Review Process
Financial team reviews within 3-5 business days
3
Approve Refund
If approved, initiate refund process
4
Receive Refund
Refund time varies by payment method:
- Credit card: 5-10 business days
- PayPal: 3-5 business days
- Alipay/WeChat: 1-3 business days
- Bank transfer: 5-15 business days
Refund Fees
Refund Amount | Processing Fee | Example |
---|---|---|
< $50 | $2 fixed fee | Refund 50 |
500 | 3% of amount | Refund 100 |
> $500 | 2% of amount | Refund 1000 |
Free Refund Cases
- Platform error
- Duplicate payment
- Service disruption
- Account closure
Payment Security
Security Measures
PCI DSS Compliant
Payment processing fully compliant with PCI DSS standards
Encrypted Transmission
All payment data transmitted via HTTPS/TLS 1.3 encryption
No Card Info Storage
Do not store your credit card information
Fraud Detection
Real-time monitoring of unusual transactions
Payment Information Protection
Our Commitment
- ✅ Do not store complete card numbers
- ✅ Do not store CVV codes
- ✅ Use tokenization technology
- ✅ Third-party payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
- ✅ Real-time fraud monitoring
- ✅ SMS/Email payment notifications
Common Issues
Payment failed, what to do?
Payment failed, what to do?
Common Causes:
- Insufficient Card Balance
- Check card available balance
- Try another payment method
- Card Expired or Invalid
- Verify card expiration date
- Check card number accuracy
- Bank Security Block
- Contact issuing bank
- Verify transaction is legitimate
- Network Issues
- Refresh page and retry
- Change browser or network
Recharge not arrived?
Recharge not arrived?
Check Steps:
- Confirm Payment Success
- Check bank/payment app deduction record
- Verify payment confirmation email
- Check Account Balance
- Refresh console page
- Check “Billing History”
- View Processing Status
- Some payments require processing time
- Cryptocurrency payments require blockchain confirmation
- Credit card: Instant
- PayPal: Instant
- Alipay/WeChat: Instant
- Cryptocurrency: 10-30 minutes
- Bank transfer: 1-3 business days
- Payment method
- Payment amount
- Payment time
- Transaction ID
Can I split payments?
Can I split payments?
Split Payment Policy:Currently do not support split payments, but offer alternatives:
- Installment Payment
- Use credit card installment (consult issuing bank)
- Platform does not charge extra fees
- Batch Recharge
- Recharge multiple times
- Each recharge independent
- Corporate Monthly Settlement
- Enterprise users can apply for monthly settlement
- Contact: [email protected]
Can I change payment method?
Can I change payment method?
Change Payment Method:
- For Completed Payments
- Cannot change payment method
- If refund needed, follow refund process
- For Future Recharges
- Can freely choose any supported payment method
- No need to set default method
- For Auto-Recharge
- Can change auto-recharge payment method in settings
- Takes effect on next recharge
How to view billing history?
How to view billing history?
View Billing Records:Record Contents:
1
Log in to Console
Visit Console
2
Enter Billing History
Click “Billing” > “Billing History”
3
View Details
View all recharge, usage, refund records
4
Export Records
Can export to CSV or PDF format
- Date and time
- Transaction type (recharge/usage/refund)
- Amount
- Payment method
- Balance
- Transaction ID
Enterprise Solutions
Corporate Account
Provide specialized services for enterprise users:Monthly Settlement
- No need for advance recharge
- Generate bill at month end
- Support corporate transfer payment
Volume Discount
- Custom pricing based on usage
- Up to 20% discount
- Long-term contract additional discounts
Dedicated Support
- Dedicated account manager
- 24/7 technical support
- Priority problem resolution
Custom Invoice
- Support various invoice types
- Custom billing cycles
- Detailed usage breakdown
Apply for Corporate Account
1
Contact Sales Team
Email: [email protected]
Provide: Company name, estimated monthly usage, business type
2
Submit Materials
Provide:
- Business license
- Tax registration certificate
- Legal representative ID
- Corporate email
3
Review and Approval
Business team reviews within 3-5 business days
4
Sign Contract
Sign service contract, clarify terms
5
Account Setup
Configure corporate account, enjoy exclusive services
Contact Support
If questions about payment:- Email: [email protected]
- Customer Service Phone: +86 400-xxx-xxxx
- Work Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00-18:00 (UTC+8)
- Online Support: Click chat icon in console
Related Resources
- Pricing Description - View detailed pricing
- Insufficient Balance - Handle balance issues
- Token Management - Manage API tokens
- Terms of Service - View service terms