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

# Payment Methods

deAPI uses a prepaid credit balance. All API usage is charged against your credits, and you can top up your balance directly from the dashboard using Stripe.

### Single payments (one-off top-ups)

On the **Balance** page you can make a one-off payment:

* Choose a top-up amount (e.g. **10 USD**, **25 USD**, **50 USD**).
* Pay securely via **Stripe** (card and supported local methods).
* The selected amount is immediately converted into credits and added to your account balance.

Use this option if you prefer to control every top-up manually.

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### Automatic payments (auto top-ups)

You can also enable **automatic top-ups** to keep your projects running without interruption:

* Pick a recurring top-up amount (e.g. **10 USD**, **25 USD**, **50 USD**).
* When your balance drops below **2.00 USD**, deAPI will automatically:
  * charge the selected amount via Stripe, and
  * add the corresponding credits to your account.
* You can turn automatic top-ups on or off at any time from the **Balance** page.

This is recommended for production workloads where you don't want jobs to fail due to insufficient credits.

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### Other payment options & B2B billing

At the moment, **Stripe** is the primary payment provider for deAPI.

For **B2B customers**, payment terms and billing methods (e.g. custom invoices, larger commitments) are discussed individually.
If you are interested in a B2B agreement, please contact us at **[support@deapi.ai](mailto:support@deapi.ai)**.