How does Alchemy bill me for my usage?

With Pay-as-you-go, you’re billed based on the usage your team generates. Usage accrues continuously as you make requests. You’re only charged for what you use, not a fixed monthly fee.

Billing thresholds

Instead of charging on a fixed schedule, Pay-as-you-go uses billing thresholds.

• Each account has a threshold that represents how much usage can accrue before a charge is attempted.
• When your balance reaches the threshold, we attempt to collect payment automatically.
• Thresholds can increase over time as invoices are successfully paid.
• Threshold growth is gradual and based on payment history, not sudden usage spikes.

Example

If your threshold is $50, we attempt to charge your payment method once your accrued usage reaches $50. That charge includes all usage since the last successful payment.

If the threshold is not reached, your balance carries forward.

Billing cadence

There is no fixed billing day for Pay-as-you-go accounts.

• Charges happen when your threshold is reached, or
• At the end of a billing period if there is an outstanding balance (typically the 1st of each month)

Each charge includes:

• Newly accrued usage
• Any unpaid balance from before

What happens when you don’t pay an invoice

If a charge or invoice is not paid:

• We retry payment attempts over a short time window.
• Continued non-payment will lead to temporary limits on usage.
• Usage is restored once the outstanding balance is settled.

Billing tips

• Keep payment details up to date: make sure your payment method is valid and up to date to avoid failed charges and interruptions.
• Admins are responsible for billing: only account admins can: manage payment methods, view and pay invoices, and make billing-related changes. If you’re not an account admin, you may need to contact one to resolve billing issues.
• Use the Dashboard for billing info: all billing-related information lives in the dashboard. Visit the billing page to view balances, invoices, payment history, and resolve overdue invoices.