I’ve been playing Genshin Impact since the early Mondstadt days, and like many long-time players, my approach to top-ups has changed a lot. At first, I was buying small amounts of Genesis Crystals directly through the in-game store—usually just enough for a 10-pull or a Battle Pass renewal. But as the game evolved, so did my spending habits—and my awareness of what I was actually paying.
A few months ago, I started tracking my top-up history and comparing receipts. The results were surprising. Depending on the platform I used, I was spending 10–15% more than necessary, without any added value. That was the moment I decided to try a different route: top up Genshin Impact on Manabuy. Here’s what I learned, and why I stuck with it.
The Problem With Default Stores
When you buy Genesis Crystals through your mobile app store or desktop client, you’re often hit with hidden charges—tax, platform fees, or even currency exchange markups. These fees don’t improve the experience, but they quietly inflate the cost of every pack.
The 6480 Crystal pack, which looks like a standard $99.99 purchase, often ended up costing me around $108 after fees. And when I needed to top up fast—say, 30 minutes before a banner ended—any delay from processing or payment errors added stress I didn’t need.
Switching to Manabuy
A friend casually mentioned he was using Manabuy to recharge multiple games, including Genshin. I checked it out, not expecting much. But the experience was refreshingly simple.
The Genshin top-up center on Manabuy clearly listed all Crystal packs, including the first-time bonus ones. All I had to do was enter my UID, choose the pack, and pay. There were no hidden costs, and the final charge on my card was lower than I’d been paying elsewhere.
The biggest surprise? Delivery was near-instant. I got the Crystals in my account in under two minutes—faster than the in-game method on patch day.
Where the Savings Show Up
I’m not a heavy spender, but I top up around once or twice a month—sometimes for new characters, sometimes just to extend my Welkin Moon. With Manabuy, each recharge saves me a few dollars. Over several months, those savings added up to enough to fund an entire extra 10-pull.
And because Manabuy is an authorized top-up provider, I still receive the double bonus for first-time purchases and all the in-game benefits—without worrying about account safety.
Final Thoughts
These days, I treat topping up like a part of my Genshin routine, just like resin planning or event farming. And like anything routine, it makes sense to optimize it.
Manabuy gave me a simpler, cheaper, and faster way to keep my Primogem reserves stocked—especially during time-sensitive banners. I don’t need to rely on discount codes or random sales; I just know I’m getting a fair deal every time.
If you’re still topping up through the app store by default, it might be time to rethink it. Small changes make a big difference in a game like Genshin—and not just in combat.