🧾 Recurring vs. One-Time Token Top-Ups: What's the Difference?
When you purchase additional tokens at Search Atlas, you can choose between two purchase types:
- One-time top-up: A single, non-renewing credit added to your account. It does not repeat and you will not be charged again unless you manually make another purchase.
- Recurring top-up: A subscription-style purchase that automatically renews on a set date each month. You will be charged again on your renewal date unless you cancel the recurring top-up before it renews.
Important: The purchase flow for both options can look similar at checkout. Always confirm which option is selected before completing your purchase. If you are unsure whether a past purchase was one-time or recurring, do not rely on assumptions — verify directly in your billing dashboard as described below.
🔍 How to Check If a Top-Up Is Recurring
Follow these steps to verify the status of any token top-up on your account:
- Log in to your Search Atlas account.
- Navigate to your Billing section (accessible from the top-right avatar/Account Menu → Billing).
- Review your active purchases. Any recurring top-up will have an associated renewal date, indicating it will automatically charge again on that date.
- One-time top-ups will appear in your payment or transaction history without a future renewal date attached.
If you see a renewal date associated with a token top-up, that purchase is recurring and will be charged again on that date. For example, a top-up purchased on August 4th or August 5th with a renewal date of September 4th is a recurring charge — not a one-time credit.
🛒 How to Purchase Tokens as a One-Time Top-Up
To add tokens to your account without setting up a recurring charge, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Search Atlas account.
- Go to your Billing section and locate the option to purchase additional tokens.
- Choose your desired token package from the available options.
- At checkout, carefully review the purchase type before confirming. Make sure you are selecting a one-time purchase rather than a recurring or monthly option.
- Complete the purchase. Your tokens will be credited to your account.
After purchasing, check your billing section to confirm that no new recurring charge with a future renewal date has been added. If a renewal date appears unexpectedly, the purchase may have been set up as recurring and you should take steps to cancel it promptly.
❌ How to Cancel a Recurring Top-Up
If you find a recurring token top-up that you did not intend to set up, or that you no longer want, you should cancel it before its next renewal date to avoid being charged again.
- Log in to your Search Atlas account.
- Go to your Billing section and locate the active recurring top-up.
- Select the option to cancel or disable the recurring charge.
- Confirm the cancellation. You should no longer see a future renewal date for that top-up.
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