Credits and balance
Your Runpod account balance represents prepaid credits that are consumed as you use resources. Credits are deducted in real-time based on your active Pods, Serverless endpoints, and storage. To add credits to your account:- Navigate to the Billing page in the Runpod console.
- Select a dollar amount for credits to add (or click Other to enter a custom amount).
- Complete the payment using your preferred payment method.
Low balance behavior
Runpod monitors your account balance and takes protective action when funds run low:- When your balance is projected to cover less than 10 seconds of remaining runtime, Runpod automatically stops all your Pods.
- Stopped Pods retain their volume storage, but you continue to accrue storage charges.
- If your balance is completely depleted, Pods and their associated storage may be deleted.
Auto-pay
Auto-pay automatically reloads your account balance when it falls below a threshold, helping you avoid service interruptions from low funds. To configure auto-pay:- Navigate to the Billing page in the Runpod console.
- Add a credit card to your account if you haven’t already.
- Enable auto-pay and configure your settings:
- Threshold: The balance at which auto-pay triggers.
- Amount: The dollar amount to add when triggered.
Minimum balance requirements
To deploy a new Pod, your account must have at least one hour’s worth of credits for your selected configuration. If your balance is insufficient, you can deposit additional funds, select a lower-cost GPU, or use a Spot instance.Payment methods
Runpod accepts several payment methods:| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Credit card | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and other cards supported by Stripe. Prepaid cards should deposit at least $100 per transaction. |
| Cryptocurrency | Accepted via integrated payment processors. Complete any required KYC verification before your first crypto payment. |
| Business invoicing | Available for transactions over $5,000. Supports ACH, wire transfer, and credit card. Contact our sales team to set up invoicing. |
Spending limits
Runpod accounts have a default spend limit of $80 per hour across all resources. This limit protects your account from unexpected charges due to misconfigured workloads or runaway processes. Spending limits increase automatically over time based on your account history. If you need a higher limit immediately, contact support with details about your use case.Pricing by product
Each Runpod product has its own pricing structure. See the detailed pricing pages for rates and billing specifics:Pods pricing
On-demand, savings plans, and spot instance pricing for GPU Pods.
Serverless pricing
Pay-per-second pricing for flex and active workers.
Storage pricing summary
Storage is billed based on type and usage:| Storage type | Rate | Billing frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Container disk (running Pods) | $0.10/GB/month | Per second |
| Volume disk (running Pods) | $0.10/GB/month | Per second |
| Volume disk (stopped Pods) | $0.20/GB/month | Per second |
| Network volumes (under 1TB) | $0.07/GB/month | Hourly |
| Network volumes (over 1TB) | $0.05/GB/month | Hourly |
View spending history
To review your spending and payment history:- Navigate to the Billing page.
- Review recent spending in the Billing Explorer section.
Refunds and credits
Runpod credits are non-refundable and cannot be withdrawn once deposited. Credits can only be used for Runpod services. If you’re new to Runpod and want to evaluate the platform, you can start with as little as $10. Visit the Discord community to ask questions before committing to a larger deposit.Billing support
If you have questions about billing or believe you’ve been charged incorrectly, contact support with the following information:- Your account email address.
- The resource type (Pod, Serverless endpoint, or storage).
- The resource ID or name.
- The date and approximate time of the charge in question.