How to Buy a Claude API Key in 2026
Getting started takes less than 2 minutes. Pay with cryptocurrency using the method convenient for you.
Quick answer
Register → top up with a supported cryptocurrency → get your API key. No Visa or Mastercard required.
Step by step
Create an account
~30 secGo to claude-api.tech and register with just an email. No identity verification required. You instantly receive a $0.25 test bonus.
Generate your API key
~10 secIn your dashboard, create an API key (format: sk-cs2-*). One key gives access to all Claude models — Fable 5, Opus 5, Opus 4.8, Opus 4.7, Opus 4.6, Opus 4.5, Sonnet 5, Sonnet 4.6, Sonnet 4.5.
Top up with cryptocurrency
Choose a method shown on the payment screen. The minimum amount, network, fee and expected confirmation time are displayed before sending.
Connect your tool
~1 minSet base URL to api.llm-gate.tech. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Cline, Continue, VS Code, Blackbox, and any SDK.
Claude API Tech vs Anthropic Direct
| Anthropic Direct | Claude API Tech | |
|---|---|---|
| Payment | Credit card only | Supported cryptocurrencies |
| Russia / CIS / China | ❌ Blocked | ✅ Works |
| Card payment | Required | Not required |
| Price | Official rates | −50% |
| Free bonus | — | $0.25 |
| Tokens expire | Yes | Never |
Pricing
| Free bonus on signup | $0.25 | Free |
| Token pricing | Official Anthropic rate | −50% |
Tokens never expire. You only pay for tokens actually used. All models, one key, one balance.