How Does a ZZZ Top Up Work? Packs, Bonuses and Membership
By Sir Ayup
A ZZZ top up buys Monochrome, the premium currency in Zenless Zone Zero that converts 1:1 into Polychrome for Signal Searches. The packs are the same wherever you buy them, but the price, payment options and safety of each route are not, and the best-value purchase for most players is not a Monochrome pack at all.
This guide from gamemarket.gg explains what Monochrome buys, how the packs and first-purchase bonus work, why Inter-Knot Membership is the best value, what the New Eridu City Fund adds, and how to pick a safe route.
What Monochrome Actually Buys
Monochrome is the only currency in ZZZ bought with real money. It converts into Polychrome at a 1:1 rate, and Polychrome is what you spend on Signal Searches.
- One Signal Search costs 160 Polychrome, or one tape.
- Master Tape is used on the standard (Stable) channel.
- Encrypted Master Tape is used on limited Exclusive and W-Engine channels.
Both tapes can be bought with Polychrome at the same 160 rate, so every Monochrome you buy eventually becomes pulls. Working backwards from how many pulls you want is the simplest way to decide how much to buy, and the free sources in the Polychrome guide for F2P players often cover more of that target than players expect.
Monochrome Packs and the First-Purchase Bonus
Every official route sells the same six packs:
- 60 Monochrome
- 300 + 30
- 980 + 110
- 1,980 + 260
- 3,280 + 600
- 6,480 + 1,600
The first purchase of each pack doubles its base amount, so the 980 pack gives 1,960 Monochrome the first time. After that, the pack returns to its normal bonus. HoYoverse resets these first-purchase bonuses around major events; Game8 reported the most recent reset on July 29, 2026, for the second anniversary. Players planning a big purchase often wait for the next reset to get the most out of it.
Inter-Knot Membership Is the Best Value
For anyone who logs in daily, Inter-Knot Membership beats every Monochrome pack. At around $4.99, it gives:
- 300 Monochrome right away.
- 90 Polychrome every day for 30 days, claimed by logging in.
That adds up to 3,000 Polychrome, enough for about 18 Signal Searches, while the 300 + 30 pack at a similar price covers two. The daily reward refreshes at 04:00 server time, and missed days are not paid back. You can stack the membership up to 179 days; buying beyond that limit gives Monochrome instead of extra days.
New Eridu City Fund
The New Eridu City Fund is ZZZ's battle pass. Its paid Growth Plan tiers, priced at around $9.99 and $19.99, add Polychrome, Encrypted Master Tape and upgrade materials as you level the pass through daily, weekly and seasonal tasks. It suits players who already play regularly, since its value depends on finishing the pass before the season ends.
Where You Can Top Up
There are three main routes, and all of them deliver the same Monochrome:
- In-game shop. The fastest option, paid through Google Play, the App Store, the PlayStation Store or the PC client. App store prices include the platform's cut, so this route is rarely the cheapest.
- HoYoverse's official web top-up page. Uses your HoYoverse account login and sells the same packs, often with more payment options than an app store.
- UID-based sellers. Third-party sellers only need your UID and server (America, Europe, Asia or TW/HK/MO) and deliver straight to your account, usually at lower prices thanks to regional pricing.
Choosing the Right ZZZ Top Up Route
Players who log in almost every day usually start with Inter-Knot Membership, bought through whichever route is cheapest. Players who need many pulls before a banner ends tend to buy large packs whose first-purchase bonus is still available. Players who rarely spend and only buy small amounts can stay with the in-game shop, since the price gap at that level is small.
Two things matter on any third-party route. The UID and server must be exact, because Monochrome sent to the wrong account is almost impossible to reverse. And prices far below the market are a warning sign, since unusually cheap top-ups often rely on stolen payment methods that can be reversed later. With Zenless Zone Zero Top Up on GameMarket, your payment is held until the Monochrome actually arrives.
Spend Where It Counts
A legitimate top-up never asks for your password, so the UID and server are all you should ever share. Before spending, it helps to know which agents are worth pulling for, and the ZZZ DPS tier list shows who leads the damage roles right now. Free rewards from ZZZ redeem codes also stretch every purchase a little further.
If you would rather start with a strong roster already built, you can browse Zenless Zone Zero Accounts, hand dailies and Battery Charge to a verified player through Zenless Zone Zero Hourly Services, or clear endgame faster with Zenless Zone Zero Boosting.
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