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

# Billing FAQ

> Frequently asked questions about billing, credits, and payments.

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<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How does billing work?">
    Runcrate uses a prepaid credit system. You add credits to your workspace, and usage is deducted automatically. GPU instances are billed hourly, Models API is billed per request/token, and storage is billed weekly. See [Pricing](/billing/pricing) for rates.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="When am I charged?">
    You are charged when you add credits to your account (a top-up). Resource usage is then deducted from your credit balance — there are no surprise invoices at the end of the month.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens when my credits reach zero?">
    All running instances are **terminated automatically** to prevent debt. Storage volumes are retained for a grace period but become inaccessible. Add credits or enable [auto-recharge](/billing/auto-recharge) to avoid disruption.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a minimum spend?">
    The minimum top-up is \$5. There is no minimum monthly commitment or subscription fee.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are there egress fees?">
    No. Runcrate does not charge egress fees for data transfer out of instances or storage.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How does auto-recharge work?">
    You set a credit threshold and a recharge amount. When your balance drops below the threshold, your default payment method is charged automatically and credits are added. See [Auto-Recharge](/billing/auto-recharge) for setup instructions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are there volume discounts?">
    Not currently. All credits are 1:1 with USD regardless of the amount purchased.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Where can I see my spending history?">
    Go to **Dashboard → Billing** to view your full transaction history. You can filter by transaction type (Deposits or Usage) and access Stripe invoices for each deposit.
  </Accordion>
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