Existing users
$5 is added automatically to current account balances as campaign credit.
Limited-time campaign · Ends December 31, 2026
Get $5 Free API Credit
We are giving every existing SmarToken user and every new sign-up $5 in free credit for OpenAI-compatible model calls. The campaign deadline is December 31, 2026 at 23:59:59 (UTC+8).
Credit amount
$5
Eligible accounts
Existing users and new sign-ups
Campaign ends
December 31, 2026
Campaign overview
Free API credit for both current users and new builders.
This campaign helps developers evaluate SmarToken as an OpenAI-compatible API gateway for Chinese frontier model routes. Use one console key to start testing model access, token usage and wallet billing without an upfront payment.
New sign-ups
Create an account before the deadline and receive $5 once after registration.
Clear deadline
The campaign ends on December 31, 2026 at 23:59:59 (UTC+8).
How to use the credit
Test model routes before you scale.
Use the credit in Playground, create a console API key, or call DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, GLM and other configured routes from your existing OpenAI-compatible SDK setup.
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Continue with Google
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Create an API key
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Run model calls
Credit is recorded in wallet history and consumed by usage-based API calls.
What you can test
Use the free credit to evaluate real API workflows.
Try China-first model routes
Use the credit to test DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, GLM, Doubao and other configured routes from one console.
Migrate OpenAI-compatible code
Keep the same SDK style, change the baseURL, choose a SmarToken model ID and run a real request.
Validate cost before production
Compare token usage, wallet history and route behavior before adding larger balance or production traffic.
Campaign rules
Eligibility, deadline and credit usage.
The grant is designed for API evaluation and early integration. It is visible in wallet history and consumed by usage-based model calls.
- The free credit is promotional account balance for API usage and cannot be withdrawn as cash.
- Each eligible SmarToken account receives the campaign credit once.
- Existing users are credited by the campaign migration; new Google users receive credit after signup risk checks while the campaign is active.
- Actual usage depends on selected model, token volume, streaming length and current route pricing.
- The campaign closes on December 31, 2026 at 23:59:59 (UTC+8); Google signups after that time are not eligible for this campaign grant.
FAQ
Questions about the $5 free API credit campaign.
Who can receive the SmarToken $5 free API credit?
Existing SmarToken users and low-risk new Google users who sign in before December 31, 2026 are eligible for a one-time $5 campaign credit.
When does the $5 free credit campaign end?
The campaign ends on December 31, 2026 at 23:59:59 UTC+8.
Can the credit be used for DeepSeek, Kimi and Qwen API calls?
Yes. The credit can be used toward OpenAI-compatible model calls routed through SmarToken, including configured DeepSeek, Kimi, Qwen, GLM and other model routes.
Do existing users need to claim the credit manually?
No. Existing users are credited automatically by the campaign migration and can see the grant in wallet history.
Do new sign-ups need a credit card?
No credit card is required to create an account and receive the campaign credit while the campaign is active.
Can the campaign credit be withdrawn?
No. The credit is promotional API balance for usage-based model calls and is not withdrawable cash.