How Auto-Recharge Works

Auto-recharge automatically tops up your balance when it falls below your chosen threshold. Perfect for heavy AI users who don't want to manually add credits.

What is Auto-Recharge?

Auto-recharge is an optional feature that automatically charges your saved payment method to top up your balance when it gets low. You set the rules, and we handle the rest.

Requirements

To use auto-recharge, you need:

Active Pro subscription
Saved payment method (from a previous top-up or explicit payment method setup)

How It Works

Step 1: Your Balance Falls Below Threshold

When you use AI features, the cost is deducted from your balance. If your balance drops below your threshold (e.g., $5), auto-recharge triggers.

Step 2: Automatic Top-Up

We automatically charge your saved payment method to bring your balance to your target amount (e.g., $15).

Step 3: Balance Restored

Your balance is topped up automatically within 1-2 seconds. You can continue using AI features without interruption.

Setting Up Auto-Recharge

Step 1: Open Auto-Recharge Settings

Go to Account Settings → Billing
Find the "AI Credits Balance" section
Click Auto-Recharge Settings

Step 2: Configure Settings

You can customize:

Threshold ($1 - $100)

When should auto-recharge trigger? If your balance falls below this amount, we'll top it up.

Example: Set threshold to $5

Top-Up Amount ($5 - $1,000)

How much should we charge when topping up? This is the target balance after auto-recharge.

Example: Set top-up amount to $15

Note: We only charge the difference. If you have $3 and target is $15, we charge $12.

Monthly Limit (Optional)

Maximum amount to auto-recharge per month. Protects you from unexpected charges.

Example: Set limit to $50/month

Step 3: Enable Auto-Recharge

Toggle on "Enable Auto-Recharge" and save your settings.

Example Scenario

Let's say you configure:

Threshold: $5
Top-Up Amount: $20
Monthly Limit: $60

What happens:

You start with $25 balance
You use AI features, balance drops to $4.50
Auto-recharge triggers (below $5 threshold)
We charge $15.50 (to bring balance from $4.50 to $20)
Your balance is now $20
Monthly counter: $15.50 used (can still auto-recharge $44.50 this month)

Monthly Limit Protection

The monthly limit prevents runaway spending:

Tracks total auto-recharge amount per month
Resets on the 1st of each month
If limit reached, auto-recharge stops until next month
You'll receive a notification (if limit is reached)
You can still manually top up anytime

When Monthly Limit is Reached

If your monthly limit is reached:

Auto-recharge is temporarily paused for the month
Manual top-ups still work
Auto-recharge resumes automatically next month

Payment Failures

If an auto-recharge payment fails (e.g., expired card, insufficient funds):

Auto-recharge is automatically disabled
You'll receive an email notification
You'll need to update your payment method
Re-enable auto-recharge after fixing the issue

Why disable? To prevent retry loops and multiple failed charges. Once you fix the payment method, you can re-enable auto-recharge.

Managing Auto-Recharge

Viewing Auto-Recharge Status

In Account Settings → Billing → AI Credits Balance, you can see:

Whether auto-recharge is enabled
Current threshold and top-up amount
Monthly limit and how much you've used this month
When the monthly counter resets

Changing Settings

You can change auto-recharge settings anytime:

Click Auto-Recharge Settings
Adjust threshold, top-up amount, or monthly limit
Click Save Changes

Disabling Auto-Recharge

To turn off auto-recharge:

Click Auto-Recharge Settings
Toggle off "Enable Auto-Recharge"
Click Save Changes

Best Practices

Setting the Right Threshold

Light users: $3-$5 threshold
Regular users: $10-$15 threshold
Heavy users: $20-$30 threshold

Setting the Right Top-Up Amount

Should be 3-5x your threshold
Prevents frequent small charges
Example: $5 threshold → $20 top-up amount

Setting Monthly Limits

Start conservative ($30-$50/month)
Increase based on actual usage
Set high enough to cover typical AI usage
But low enough to prevent surprises

Security

Auto-recharge uses the same secure payment processing as manual top-ups:

Payments processed through Stripe
Your card details never touch our servers
PCI-compliant security
You can disable anytime

FAQs

Can I use auto-recharge without a saved payment method?

No. You need to save a payment method first (by doing a manual top-up or setting up a payment method explicitly).

Will I be charged multiple times if my balance is very low?

No. Auto-recharge triggers once when you cross the threshold, then tops up to your target amount. It won't trigger again until your balance falls below the threshold again.

Can I set different thresholds for different AI features?

No. Auto-recharge uses a single threshold for all AI features.

What happens if my payment method expires?

The auto-recharge payment will fail, and auto-recharge will be disabled. Update your payment method and re-enable auto-recharge.

Need Help?

Have questions about auto-recharge? Contact us through the chat button in the bottom right corner of any page.