Pricing and bonus credits: PAYG vs. subscriptions, plus how the bonus works

Valid Email Checker pricing scales with how much you actually need. Whether you have a one-time list to clean or a steady stream of new signups to verify, there's a plan shape that fits. Every purchase also includes bonus credits at no extra cost.

The two purchase models

Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG)

Buy credits once, use them whenever. No subscription, no recurring charge.

PAYG fits when:

• You have a one-time list-cleaning project.
• Your verification needs are irregular.
• You want to test the service before committing to a plan.
• You run an agency and bill clients per-project.

PAYG credits never expire. Buy today, use next year — they will still be in your balance.

Monthly subscription

Subscribe for a recurring monthly credit allocation at a discounted per-credit rate.

Subscription fits when:

• You verify emails on a regular cadence (weekly or monthly).
• Your usage is steady and predictable.
• You want the lowest per-credit cost on the tier you need.
• You prefer predictable, recurring billing.

Subscriptions renew automatically each month. You can cancel any time — your remaining credits stay available through the end of the current billing period.

See live pricing

The actual price tables, per-credit costs, and bonus amounts live on the live pages so they stay in sync with the dashboard. Two ways to view them:

• Public pricing page — best for comparing tiers before signing up.
• Buy Credits in the dashboard — the same tiers with one-click checkout.

How bonus credits work

Every credit purchase — PAYG or subscription — includes bonus credits at no extra cost. The bonus is added automatically the moment your payment clears.

A concrete example

A purchase of 10,000 base credits at the current 5% bonus tier:

• Base credits: 10,000
• Bonus credits: +500
• Total credited: 10,500

Bonus percentages vary by tier — typically in the 3–5% range. The absolute bonus grows with the tier size, so the largest packages include the largest bonuses (the live pricing page shows the current amounts).

Where bonus credits land

• PAYG purchases → bonus drops into the PAYG bucket. Never expires.
• Subscription → bonus is part of the monthly allocation that refreshes on renewal.

Payment methods

Credit and debit cards

Pay with any major card through Stripe — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover. Card details are never stored on our servers; Stripe handles all processing.

You can save a card for faster checkout and to power auto-refill.

Cryptocurrency

Pay with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), USDT, USDC, and a long list of other tokens routed through our payment partners. The exchange rate is locked in at the time of payment.

How to buy

PAYG purchase

1. Open Buy Credits in the sidebar.
2. Select the Pay as You Go tab.
3. Pick a tier.
4. Choose card or crypto.
5. Complete payment — credits are added instantly.

Start a subscription

1. Open Buy Credits in the sidebar.
2. Select the Monthly Plans tab.
3. Pick a plan size.
4. Choose card or crypto.
5. Complete payment — credits are added immediately, then renew monthly.

Choosing between PAYG and subscription

Choose PAYG if…

• You have a one-time project (cleaning an old list).
• Verification needs are unpredictable.
• You want to test the service before subscribing.
• You prefer no recurring charges.

Choose monthly if…

• You verify emails regularly (weekly or monthly).
• You want the lowest per-credit cost.
• You prefer predictable monthly billing.
• You are processing ongoing signups or leads.

Or do both

Plenty of users combine the two — a monthly subscription for the regular cadence plus PAYG top-ups for the months when a one-off project blows past the subscription allowance. PAYG credits stack with the subscription; both live in your account simultaneously.

Need more than the top tier?

If you need a custom volume above the standard tiers — or custom billing, dedicated support, or an SLA — reach us at support@validemailchecker.com. Enterprise plans cover the larger end of the curve with flexible billing.

Common questions

Can I switch between PAYG and a subscription?

Yes. You can start on PAYG and subscribe later, subscribe and add PAYG top-ups, or cancel a subscription and revert to PAYG only. Whatever credits you already have stay in your account through the switch.

Do bonus credits expire?

PAYG bonus credits never expire. Subscription bonus credits follow the same rules as the rest of your Monthly bucket — refreshed on every renewal.

What if I need more credits mid-month?

Three options: buy PAYG credits (instant), upgrade the subscription (higher monthly allocation), or enable auto-refill so it tops up automatically when the balance drops.

Is there a free trial?

Every new account gets 200 free credits — no card required. Enough to verify a small list or wire up an integration before you commit.

Can I get a cash refund?

Purchased credits are generally non-refundable, but PAYG credits never expire so you can use them whenever. Subscriptions can be cancelled any time and you keep remaining credits until the period ends. Credits for emails we could not verify ("Unknown" results) are returned automatically. For unauthorized charges or billing errors, see refunds and credit returns.

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