> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.electronhub.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Pay-as-You-Go

> Purchase permanent credits that never expire

Pay-as-You-Go allows you to purchase permanent credits that never expire. This gives you maximum flexibility without any recurring commitment.

## What are Permanent Credits?

<Card icon="wallet" color="#10B981">
  **Permanent Credits** are credits you purchase with real money. Unlike weekly credits, these credits:

  * **Never expire** - they stay in your account forever
  * Can be purchased through **PayPal** or **Cryptocurrency**
  * Can be used alongside weekly credits
  * Have volume discounts (the more you spend, the more bonus credits you get)
</Card>

## Pricing

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  <Card title="Base Rate" icon="calculator" color="#8B5CF6">
    **`$1` USD = 2 credits**
  </Card>

  <Card title="Volume Discounts" icon="percent" color="#10B981">
    * Every `$500` spent: **5% bonus**
    * Maximum discount: **20% bonus** (at `$2,000+` total spending)
  </Card>
</Columns>

<Card title="Pricing Examples" icon="chart-line" color="#F59E0B">
  * First purchase: `$100` = 200 credits (no bonus yet)
  * After `$500` total: `$100` purchase = 210 credits (5% bonus)
  * After `$2,000` total: `$100` purchase = 240 credits (20% bonus, maximum)
</Card>

## Payment Methods

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  <Card title="PayPal" icon="credit-card" color="#0070BA">
    * **Range:** `$5` - `$5,000` USD
    * **Fees:** No fees
    * **Processing:** Instant
    * **Credits:** Added immediately

    <Info>
      <strong>Best for:</strong> Quick purchases, users who prefer traditional payment methods
    </Info>
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cryptocurrency" icon="bitcoin" color="#F7931A">
    * **Range:** `$25` - `$1,000` USD
    * **Fees:** 5% processing fee
    * **Processing:** 10 minutes to 24 hours
    * **Credits:** Added after confirmation
    * **Supported:** 300+ cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC, DOGE, SOL, and more)

    <Warning>
      Orders expire after 24 hours if payment is not confirmed.
    </Warning>
  </Card>
</Columns>

## How to Purchase

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Dashboard">
    Go to the [Electron Hub Dashboard](https://app.electronhub.ai)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Payment">
    Navigate to the credits/payment section
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Payment Method">
    Choose between **PayPal** or **Cryptocurrency**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Amount">
    Select the amount you want to purchase (see Payment Methods above for limits)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Payment">
    Complete payment through your chosen method
  </Step>

  <Step title="Credits Added">
    Credits are added to your account (PayPal: instant, Crypto: after confirmation)
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Payment Limits

<Card title="Purchase Limits" icon="lock" color="#EF4444">
  * **Daily limit**: 20 orders per day
  * **Monthly limit**: `$5,000` USD per month
  * **Transaction limits**: See Payment Methods section above
  * Limits reset automatically
</Card>

## Monthly Spending Limits

<Card title="Spending Controls" icon="sliders" color="#8B5CF6">
  You can set a **monthly spending limit** for permanent credits to control costs:

  * **0 = Unlimited** (no limit)
  * **Any positive number** = Maximum amount you can spend per month
  * **Maximum limit**: `$100,000` USD per month
  * Limits reset on the 1st of each month
</Card>

<Tip>
  <strong>Use cases:</strong>

  * Budget control for teams
  * Preventing accidental overspending
  * Managing costs for production applications
</Tip>

## Rate Limit Scaling

<Info>
  Your rate limits scale based on your **total purchased credits** (permanent credits spending). See [Rate Limit Scaling](/billing/advanced#rate-limit-scaling) for complete details.
</Info>

## Low Balance Alerts

<Card title="Stay Informed" icon="envelope" color="#F59E0B">
  You can enable **low balance alerts** for permanent credits:

  * Set a threshold (e.g., 10 credits)
  * Receive email alerts when your permanent credits balance drops below the threshold
  * Alerts are sent at most once every 24 hours (to prevent spam)
</Card>

## Refund Policy

<Info>
  <strong>Permanent Credits Purchases:</strong> Refunds are available within 30 days of purchase if you haven't used the credits. Once credits have been used, refunds are not available except in cases of technical errors or service issues. For complete refund terms and troubleshooting, see [Refund Requests](/billing/troubleshooting#refund-requests) or review our [Terms of Service](https://tos.electronhub.ai).
</Info>