Billing FAQ
Common questions about credits, subscriptions, payments, and refunds.Credits
Do free signup credits expire?
Do free signup credits expire?
Can I buy credits without subscription?
Can I buy credits without subscription?
What happens when I run out?
What happens when I run out?
Do subscription credits roll over?
Do subscription credits roll over?
Can I mix subscription + one-time credits?
Can I mix subscription + one-time credits?
Are failed API calls charged?
Are failed API calls charged?
Subscriptions
When does subscription start?
When does subscription start?
How do I cancel?
How do I cancel?
/payment/cancel-subscription endpoint or contact support. Credits remain valid until period end.Can I upgrade mid-cycle?
Can I upgrade mid-cycle?
What happens after cancellation?
What happens after cancellation?
Are there long-term discounts?
Are there long-term discounts?
Payments
What payment methods are accepted?
What payment methods are accepted?
Is payment secure?
Is payment secure?
Can I get invoice?
Can I get invoice?
What currency is used?
What currency is used?
Are there taxes?
Are there taxes?
Payment failed - what now?
Payment failed - what now?
Refunds
Can I get refund for unused credits?
Can I get refund for unused credits?
What about subscription refunds?
What about subscription refunds?
Refund for payment errors?
Refund for payment errors?
Service downtime compensation?
Service downtime compensation?
Enterprise Billing
Do enterprises use credits?
Do enterprises use credits?
How is enterprise billing calculated?
How is enterprise billing calculated?
Can we get annual contracts?
Can we get annual contracts?
Are invoices customized?
Are invoices customized?
Common Scenarios
Scenario 1: Free User Runs Out
- Buy Starter pack (200 credits, ₹199) - never expire
- Subscribe to Basic (500 credits/month, ₹499)
Scenario 2: Subscriber Cancels
Scenario 3: One-Time + Subscription
Payment Security
PCI DSS Compliance
All payments through Cashfree (PCI DSS Level 1):- Card details never touch our servers
- Encrypted payment forms
- 3D Secure authentication
- Fraud detection
What We Store
| Data | Stored? |
|---|---|
| Card numbers | Never |
| CVV | Never |
| Transaction IDs | Yes (for refunds) |
| Payment amount | Yes |
| Payment status | Yes |
