Seedream 4.5 Edit Without a Credit Card — Pay with USDC or Alipay
Use Seedream 4.5 Edit without a credit card through 97AI.PRO. Top up with USDC on Arbitrum, Alipay, WeChat Pay, or card if you have one, then call Seedream 4.5 Edit with one API key. Pricing is pay-per-use pricing, failed image editing outputs cost $0, and no direct ByteDance billing account is required.
Payment options
| Option | BestFor | Setup | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDC on Arbitrum | Developers without card access | Connect wallet or send USDC to the deposit address | pay-per-use pricing |
| Alipay / WeChat Pay | China-based users and teams | Top up from the billing page | pay-per-use pricing |
| Credit card | US, EU, and global SaaS teams | Stripe checkout | pay-per-use pricing |
| ByteDance official | Direct vendor contract requirements | Provider account, approved billing, native SDK | Provider list price varies |
3-step setup without a card
- Create a 97AI.PRO account with email and password.
- Open billing and choose USDC on Arbitrum, Alipay, or WeChat Pay. The minimum top-up is $5.
- Use the model page or API endpoint `https://97ai.97claude.com/api/generate` with `model: "seedream/4-5-edit"`.
When this is better than ByteDance official billing
Choose 97AI.PRO when you do not have a US or EU credit card, when ByteDance's direct billing is not available in your region, or when you want one wallet for Seedream 4.5 Edit plus chat, image, video, audio, and embedding models. Official billing is still best when your company requires a direct vendor contract.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Seedream 4.5 Edit without a credit card?+
Yes. 97AI.PRO supports USDC on Arbitrum, Alipay, and WeChat Pay, so you can use Seedream 4.5 Edit without a traditional credit card.
Do I need a ByteDance account?+
No. 97AI.PRO issues its own API keys and routes the model request through its upstream infrastructure.
What is the minimum top-up?+
The minimum top-up is $5, enough to run a practical test batch before moving to production.
Can teams in China use Seedream 4.5 Edit this way?+
Yes. 97AI.PRO is accessible from mainland China without a VPN and supports Alipay and WeChat Pay.
What if a request fails after I paid with USDC or Alipay?+
Failed image editing outputs cost $0. Credits are only deducted after a successful result.
Ready to try Seedream 4.5 Edit?
Sign up on 97AI.PRO, top up with credit card / USDC / Alipay, and get an API key in under 60 seconds.