Billing questions
Common billing questions, answered. For the invoice schedule and what happens if you don't pay, see when invoices are due; for refunds and the money-back guarantee, see refunds and credits. Anything not covered here? Open a ticket.
Pausing and holding a service
Can I pause my service for a few months and pick it back up later?
No. We reserve your VPS's resources for you the whole time it exists, so we can't hold or pause a service and stop billing for it. If you no longer need a VPS, you can cancel it, but cancelling deletes the data, so back up anything you want to keep first.
Does powering off my VPS reduce my bill?
No. Your resources stay reserved whether the VPS is running or powered off, so the price is the same either way.
Late payment, suspension, and fees
If I pay an overdue invoice after my service is suspended, does it come back on automatically?
Yes. Paying the overdue invoice reactivates the service automatically, usually within a few minutes, with nothing else to do. See when invoices are due for the full schedule.
Do you charge a late fee on overdue invoices?
No, we don't charge late fees.
Is there a reactivation or reconnection fee after a suspension?
No. Reactivation after payment is free.
I can't pay on time. Can I get a little longer?
Yes, just ask. Open a ticket before the due date and we can extend your service a few days to get you through a rough patch. We're glad to help as a one-off, though we can't do it as a recurring arrangement.
My service was terminated for non-payment. Can I get it back?
Upgrades, downgrades, and add-ons
If I upgrade mid-cycle, how am I charged?
The upgrade is prorated: you pay only for the remainder of your current billing cycle at the new rate. See upgrading or downgrading.
If I add an extra (IP, storage, bandwidth, or backups) mid-cycle, how is it billed?
It's prorated to your renewal date, so the add-on lines up with your existing invoice from then on. Add extras from Extra Features.
If I downgrade to a smaller plan, do I get money back for the difference?
No. A downgrade doesn't generate a refund or account credit for the difference. See refunds and credits. (On Premium VPS downgrades aren't offered at all, Premium is upgrade-only.)
Billing cycle and multiple services
Can I switch my billing cycle, for example monthly to annual?
Yes. If the service has an unpaid invoice, it's updated to the new cycle and price automatically; otherwise your next renewal invoice is the first one on the new cycle. See changing your billing cycle.
Can I line my services up on one renewal date, or onto a single invoice?
Yes. Contact us and we'll align your services so they renew together.
Invoices, cards, and paying
I cancelled my service, but it has an unpaid invoice. Do I owe it?
No. Cancelling a service cancels its unpaid invoice as well, so there's nothing left to pay, and a cancelled service doesn't generate further renewal invoices. If an invoice still shows Unpaid after your cancellation went through, open a ticket with the invoice number and we'll clear it. See cancelling a VPS.
Can I get an invoice up front for my accounting or a purchase order?
Yes. Invoices are generated before you pay them, so the invoice is always available in advance from your client area. To show your company name and VAT or GST number on it, add them on Account Details; see taxes and viewing invoices.
Can my accountant or team receive our invoices?
Yes. Add them as a contact with Invoice Emails enabled, or set them as your Billing Contact, and invoices and billing reminders go to their email. A sub-account with the View & Pay Invoices permission can also sign in and pay them. See contacts and sub-accounts.
Do you store my card details? Is my card safe?
You can save a card to pay invoices manually, or to renew your services automatically. Your card is stored securely with our payment processor, not on our servers. We only keep a token that lets us charge it, so your card data stays safe. See saved cards.
Do you add a surcharge for PayPal, crypto, or any payment method?
No. The price is the same however you choose to pay. See payment methods.
Can I pay by card in more than one way?
Yes. At the invoice page, three options take a card: Mastercard / Visa (our main card processor, cards only), PayPal / Card, and Alternative PayPal, and the last two also accept a card inside their checkout, not only PayPal. Each runs through a different provider, which matters most if a payment is declined: the same card is often accepted by a different option, so if one turns your card down, try another before switching methods. See payment methods and why a card payment fails.
How do I set up or turn off automatic renewal?
Save a card or set up a PayPal billing agreement to auto-renew, and switch it off whenever you like. See automatic renewals.
Disputes, chargebacks, and payment problems
What will the charge look like on my card or bank statement?
It depends on the option you paid with. Card payments made through the Mastercard / Visa option include VPSDIME in the descriptor. Payments made through the PayPal / Card option appear as Paddle, and through the Alternative PayPal option as Fastspring; those are the payment providers that process the charge for us. So a Paddle or Fastspring line on your statement around your renewal date is most likely your VPSDime payment. Check the amount and date against your invoices before treating it as a charge you don't recognize.
I think I was charged incorrectly, or I don't recognize a charge. Contact us first. It's usually much faster than opening a dispute with your card issuer or PayPal, which can take days or weeks. Open a ticket with the invoice number or transaction, what looks wrong, and the payment method used, and we'll put right anything billed in error.
What happens if I file a chargeback or PayPal dispute?
Our system automatically suspends the related service when a chargeback or dispute is raised, and we'll reach out to understand what happened. If it was a mistake, or your bank raised it on its own, we'll give you the chance to sort it out with your bank or PayPal. Getting in touch with us first is always quicker and keeps your service online. If you've already opened a PayPal dispute, see closing a PayPal dispute.
My card was declined, or my invoice isn't marked Paid after I paid. See why a card payment fails for common decline reasons, and Pending or Security Review after paying for why a payment isn't marked Paid right away and clears on its own (and why not to pay twice). That guide also covers PayPal eChecks, which can take a few business days to clear.
I was charged twice for the same invoice. Is my money lost?
No. If a duplicate payment happens, whether from a glitch on our side or on the payment gateway's, our system accounts for the extra payment and automatically adds it to your account as credit, so it isn't lost. The credit is applied toward your future invoices. If you don't see the credit or the numbers don't add up, open a ticket with the invoice number and both transactions.
My crypto payment underpaid, overpaid, or hasn't confirmed. What now?
We use CoinPayments as our crypto gateway, and they handle under- and overpayments directly: for an underpayment you can send the difference, and an overpayment can be refunded. Reach CoinPayments at https://legacy.coinpayments.net/supwiz-buyer.
Transferring a service
Is there a fee to transfer a service to another account?
No, transfers are free. Both people open a ticket, one confirming the transfer out and one confirming it in, and we move the service across. The service can't have any unpaid invoices at the time. See transferring a service.
Still need help?
You can open a support ticket. So we can help on the first reply, it's worth mentioning:
- the invoice number or the service involved,
- what you'd like us to do.
Related questions
- "Can I pause or hold my VPS and resume it later?"
- "Do you charge a late fee or a reactivation fee?"
- "Does paying a suspended invoice bring my VPS back automatically?"
- "Can I get an extension if I can't pay on time?"
- "Are upgrades and add-ons prorated?"
- "What happens when I switch billing cycle?"
- "Is my saved card safe, and do you add payment surcharges?"
- "Can I pay by card in more than one way if one is declined?"
- "What happens if I file a chargeback?"
- "I cancelled my service, do I still owe its unpaid invoice?"
- "Why is there a Paddle or Fastspring charge on my statement?"
- "I was charged twice, what happens to the extra payment?"
- "How do I get invoices sent to my accountant or team?"
- "What will a VPSDime charge appear as on my card statement?"
- "How do I transfer a service to another account?"