How to Buy Codex Credits from China: ChatGPT Credits in RMB (2026)
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Codex usage comes with ChatGPT Plus or Pro. When that included allowance runs out, you don't have to jump to a higher Pro tier right away: you can add ChatGPT Credits and keep using Codex (and related surfaces) at pay-as-you-go rates.
How do you buy Codex credits from mainland China? OpenAI's own checkout still wants a card. An RMB top-up on your existing Plus or Pro account lets you pay with WeChat Pay or Alipay, then add Credits with a Session—no password.
Credits vs upgrading to Pro
| Option | What it is | Account must be | Xingqiao list price | Best when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT Credits 500 | Pay-as-you-go pack (12 months from purchase per site copy) | On Plus or Pro now | From ¥199 (HK$233) | You overrun Codex now and then |
| ChatGPT Credits 1000 | Larger pack | On Plus or Pro now | From ¥349 (HK$408) | You hit Codex limits often |
| Move up to Pro Standard / High usage | Higher included usage | Free account, or Xingqiao Plus upgrade path | From ¥850 / ¥1650 | You want more included usage every month |
Prices from Xingqiao pricing as of 2026-10-18. Credits are not a standalone ChatGPT subscription. They apply after plan limits; site copy lists Codex, ChatGPT Work and ChatGPT for Excel among the surfaces that can use them.
If you don't have Plus or Pro yet, buy that first (ChatGPT Plus services / buy ChatGPT Pro from China), then add Credits when Codex runs out.
Why this is awkward from China
Official billing for ChatGPT still expects a card. Mainland cards are often declined; Alipay and WeChat Pay aren't available at OpenAI checkout. A managed top-up is the usual RMB path that keeps the account yours.
How to order ChatGPT Credits (Codex top-up)
Price: 500 credits from ¥199, 1000 from ¥349. See pricing.
Payment: WeChat Pay, or Alipay / bank card / Apple Pay via Stripe (HKD). See payment methods.
Your account needs:
- An active Plus or Pro subscription right now (opposite of Go/Plus/Pro top-ups, which need Free).
- Browser access so you can copy a Session.
How to order:
- On the pricing page, open the ChatGPT Credits section and pick 500 or 1000.
- Pay, then on "Enter your info" paste everything from
https://chatgpt.com/api/auth/session. Confirm the email. No password. - After payment is verified, expect about 3–5 minutes (WeChat orders wait for receipt confirmation).
- Confirm in ChatGPT that Credits are available once plan limits are exhausted.
If activation fails, you get a full refund. Restrictions OpenAI applies after a successful delivery are usually outside refunds. See the refund policy.
Xingqiao doesn't sell shared Codex seats or pre-made accounts, and isn't an official OpenAI partner.
FAQ
Is "Codex credits China" the same as buying a new ChatGPT account?
No. Credits add allowance to your Plus or Pro account. Avoid anyone who sends you a shared login.
Can I buy Codex credits from China with Alipay or WeChat Pay?
Yes through a top-up service. Xingqiao accepts WeChat Pay, Alipay, bank card and Apple Pay.
Do Credits work without Plus or Pro?
No. The account must already be on Plus or Pro. Free accounts should buy a plan first.
Session again—do I give my password?
No. Same ChatGPT Session flow as other Xingqiao ChatGPT orders. After success, log out of all sessions if you want to invalidate the pasted Session.
Credits or Pro High usage?
If you only overrun Codex occasionally, Credits are usually cheaper than jumping to Pro. If you burn Plus/Pro chat usage all day, a Pro tier may be the better fit—see buy ChatGPT Pro from China.
Further reading: Buy ChatGPT Pro from China · Claude Code from China · Support