Prepaid Balance
Your prepaid balance covers call usage costs. It is separate from your monthly subscription fee — the subscription gives you platform access and limits, while the balance is consumed as you make calls.
Viewing Your Balance
In the Header
Your current balance is always displayed in the top navigation bar.
In Billing Settings
For detailed information:
- Go to Settings → Billing
- View current balance
- See recent transactions
Adding Balance
Step-by-Step
- Go to Settings → Billing
- Click Add Balance
- Enter the amount to add ($10 minimum, $10,000 maximum)
- Click Continue to Payment
- Complete payment via Stripe
- Balance updates immediately
Payment Methods
Stripe accepts:
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- Debit cards
- Some digital wallets
Limits
- Minimum: $10
- Maximum: $10,000 per transaction
Transaction History
Viewing Transactions
- Go to Settings → Billing
- View the Transactions tab
Transaction Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Balance Added | Funds added manually |
| Auto Top-up | Automatic refill |
| Call Cost | Per-call usage charges |
| Phone Number Fee | Monthly number fees |
Transaction Details
Each transaction shows:
- Date and time
- Description
- Amount (+ or -)
- Running balance
Understanding Call Charges
Call costs are based on:
- Voice — per-minute charge for the phone call
- LLM — language model usage for conversation
- Transcription — speech-to-text processing
The exact cost for each call is visible in Call History. Costs are posted to your balance after each call completes.
Pending vs. Posted
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending | Call in progress or cost not yet finalized |
| Posted | Final cost deducted from balance |
Running Low on Balance
Warning Signs
- Yellow balance indicator in the header
- Warning shown before starting a call
What to Do
- Add funds immediately
- Or enable auto top-up
- Review recent spending in transaction history
At Zero Balance
When balance reaches $0:
- Cannot initiate new calls
- Phone numbers may enter a suspended state
- Add funds to resume
Troubleshooting
Payment Failed
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Card declined | Try a different card |
| Invalid card details | Check card number and expiry |
| 3D Secure required | Complete the verification step |
Balance Not Updated
After a successful payment:
- Wait 1-2 minutes
- Refresh the page
- Check email for a payment confirmation
- Contact support if not resolved
Unexpected Charges
If you see unexpected deductions:
- Check transaction history for details
- Find the associated call ID
- Review call history for that call
- Contact support with the transaction details
Best Practices
Maintaining Balance
- Keep balance above your expected daily usage
- Enable auto top-up for campaigns
- Monitor spending regularly
Before Campaigns
Before launching a bulk campaign:
- Estimate total cost from a small test run
- Add a buffer above the estimate
- Enable auto top-up as a safety net
- Monitor spending during execution
Next Steps
- Auto Top-up - Never run out
- Usage Tracking - Monitor spending
- Invoices - Access receipts