How does the credit system work?
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BulkMail’s credit system is simple: 1 credit = 1 action.
Credits are deducted whenever you use specific services across the platform. Below is a breakdown of when and how credits are used, along with real-world examples.
When Are Credits Used?
Credits are deducted in the following scenarios:
- Sending emails via our platform (1 credit per recipient)
- Triggering workflows
API interactions, including:
- Pushing data into the platform
- Pulling data from the platform
- Email verification (1 credit per email verified)
Examples of Credit Usage
Example 1: Sending Emails
- You purchase 10,000 credits.
- You send a campaign to 5,000 email addresses.
- Result: 5,000 credits are deducted (1 per email sent).
You will have 5,000 credits remaining.
Example 2: Using the API
- You push 1,000 user records via the API.
- 1,000 credits are deducted (1 per record pushed).
- If you also pull 1,000 records, another 1,000 credits are used.
Tip:
To optimise credit usage, avoid duplicate push/pull actions. Instead, consider:
- Using CSV uploads/downloads (manual but credit-free).
- Ensuring your API logic does not resend or repull unchanged data.
Example 3: Email Verification
- You verify 10,000 emails using our verification tool.
- You had previously purchased 15,000 credits.
- Result: 10,000 credits used, leaving 5,000 credits remaining.
Summary
- 1 credit = 1 usage
- Credits apply to emails sent, API actions, workflow triggers, and verifications
- Use manual CSV imports when possible to reduce credit usage
- Always optimise API interactions to avoid unnecessary deductions