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Create a card for Venice AI in Halocard
In your Halocard dashboard, create a new card, name it Venice AI and set a limit that covers what you are about to pay.
Venice AI
AcceptedHalocard is accepted
Halocard is accepted at Venice AI. Venice AI takes credit cards for Pro subscriptions and API credits on venice.ai. It also accepts Bitcoin through BTCPay, USDC for credits and staked DIEM for API use. Fees are charged in dollars.
What payment methods does Venice AI accept?
Accepted
- AcceptedHalocard
- AcceptedCredit Cards
- AcceptedDebit Cards
- AcceptedApple Pay
- AcceptedGoogle Pay
- AcceptedStaked DIEM
- Accepted with conditionsCryptocurrencyFor Pro subscriptions through BTCPay or Coinbase, and for credits through BTCPay.
- Accepted with conditionsStablecoinsFor credit purchases.
Not accepted
- Not acceptedPrepaid Cards
- Not acceptedPayPal
- Not acceptedBank Transfer (ACH)
What merchant category (MCC) is Venice AI?
5734Computer software stores
While Halocard has successfully processed transactions at Venice AI, this isn't a guarantee of acceptance. Merchant acceptance can change at any time, and merchants can apply fraud and risk-based controls that prevent individual customers from using US-issued cards at checkout. We recommend using Halocard to make a test payment with Venice AI in your own situation to confirm acceptance.
How to pay for Venice AI with Halocard
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Add the card under Manage Subscription
Open the chat history drawer, click your username, then choose Manage Subscription on the Account Info page. Add the card as a payment method and set it as the default.
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Choose a plan on the Pricing page
Open Pricing and pick Upgrade to Pro, Get Plus or Get Max, billed monthly or yearly, then follow the checkout.
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For API credits, open Settings, then API
Open the API page in Settings, then choose to buy credits by card or crypto, or stake DIEM. Credits bought with USD never expire.
Official payment guidance from Venice AI
- Plans and pricing: https://venice.ai/pricing
- API credit payment options: https://docs.venice.ai/overview/pricing
- Manage payment methods: https://featurebase.venice.ai/help/articles/5841837-how-do-i-manage-my-subscription-payment-methods-or-get
Tips for successful payments at Venice AI
- AcceptedBuy API credits from the API page in Settings, where your balances and API keys also show.
- AcceptedAdd credits before you call paid API endpoints. A key can be created first, but requests work only once the account holds USD, DIEM or bundled credits.
- AcceptedUse the payment methods shown in the checkout for what you are buying, because the options differ between subscriptions and credits.
- AcceptedEnter the billing name and address exactly as they appear on your Halocard.
Why do Venice AI payments decline?
- "Insufficient USD or Diem balance to complete request."
- The API balance has run out, which is separate from the card. Open Settings, then API, and add credits before you retry.
- "API key USD spend limit exceeded."
- The key has reached its own USD limit even if the account still has a balance. Raise or remove the key's consumption limit in the API settings.
- "API key DIEM spend limit exceeded."
- The key has reached its DIEM cap for the current 24-hour period. Raise or remove the key's consumption limit in the API settings.
Venice AI payment FAQ
Can I keep my real card and address private from Venice AI?
Yes, with Halocard. Halocard is a US-issued Visa credit card that gives you a separate card for each merchant, so Venice AI only ever sees your Halocard, never your bank card. You choose the cardholder name and billing address on each card, so your real details stay out of Venice AI's records. If you ever want a clean break, cancel that card and make a new one in seconds.
Will Venice AI show up on my bank statement?
No, with Halocard your Venice AI purchases, with the merchant name and amount, show only in your Halocard account, never on your bank or card statement. Halocard is a US-issued Visa credit card that gives you a separate card for each merchant, funded from your bank: when you add funds by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, your bank sees a single deposit labelled HALOCARD and nothing about where you spend it. What your bank statement shows.
What should I do if Venice AI declines or doesn't support my card?
Pay with a Halocard instead. Venice AI accepts it, and as a US-issued Visa credit card held in US dollars it is accepted at checkouts that are strict about card type or country. Halocard is available for customers in the US and 120+ countries, so check that your country is supported, then make a card for Venice AI in minutes. See the countries Halocard supports.
Can I use a virtual card for Venice AI?
Yes. Venice AI accepts Halocard, a US-issued Visa credit card that works like a debit card. Make a card just for Venice AI and you are in full control: set a limit, lock it or cancel it whenever you like, without ever handing Venice AI your bank card.
Can I pay for Venice AI with crypto?
For some purchases. Credits can be bought with USD or USDC, and Bitcoin through BTCPay. Subscriptions can be paid through BTCPay or Coinbase. Venice says the options depend on what you are buying, so use the methods shown in that checkout.
Does a Venice AI plan include API usage?
Paid plans include monthly credits that can be spent on the API: 100 on Pro, 7,500 on Pro Plus and 22,500 on Max. Account balances in USD, DIEM and bundled credits are used automatically as available.
How do I cancel Venice Pro?
Open the chat history drawer, click your username, choose Manage Subscription, then select Cancel subscription. Pro access stays active until the end of the current billing period. Venice says subscriptions are generally non-refundable once payment is processed.
How do I manage a Venice subscription bought through Apple or Google Play?
Apple and Google manage those subscriptions. On iPhone, open Settings, tap your name, choose Subscriptions, then Venice.ai. On Android, open the Google Play Store, tap your profile icon, choose Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions, then Venice.ai.
How much does Venice Pro cost?
On the Venice pricing page in October 2026, Pro is $18 a month, Pro Plus $68 and Max $200. Yearly billing saves 16.7% on Pro and 10% on Pro Plus and Max. 100 credits equal $1.
About Venice AI
Venice.ai is a privacy-focused AI platform for private chat, image, video and audio generation with open-source and commercial models. It sells Pro, Pro Plus and Max subscriptions and pay-as-you-go API access funded by credits. It was founded in 2024 and reached 3 million users in April 2026.
- Website
- venice.ai
- Support
- support@venice.ai
- Billed by
- Venice.ai
- Billing region
- United States ($USD)
- Products
- Venice Pro, Venice Max, API credits
- Users
- 3 million users, April 2026
