Refund Policy
Last updated 22 October 2026
One rule decides what you can get back. It is explained below with examples.
How credits work
cheapxapi is prepaid. You add credit to your balance, and each billable request is deducted at the rate on the pricing page. Purchased credit does not expire and there is no subscription, so nothing is ever charged automatically.
How much you can get back
The refundable amount is the smaller of two numbers:
- the total you paid us in the last 30 days, and
- the unused credit currently on your balance.
Two examples:
| Situation | Paid, last 30 days | Unused balance | Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used most of the credit | $100.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Used little of the credit | $50.00 | $80.00 | $50.00 |
In the second example, the extra $30.00 on the balance comes from payments older than 30 days. It stays on your account and never expires, but it is no longer refundable.
How to ask for a refund
Email [email protected] from the address on your account and tell us the amount you would like back. We will confirm the refundable amount before anything is processed.
Refunds are sent back through the payment method you used where that is possible. For crypto payments we will confirm the details with you by email. Once a refund is issued, the same amount is removed from your balance.
Billing mistakes
If you were charged twice, a payment did not reach your balance, or credits were deducted incorrectly, tell us as soon as you notice. We will investigate and put it right, either by refunding the payment or by restoring the credit, regardless of the 30-day window.
What isn’t refundable
- Credit already used for requests, including requests sent by mistake or by a bug in your own code.
- Payments made more than 30 days ago, except for billing mistakes.
Chargebacks
If something is wrong with a charge, please contact us before you go to your bank or card issuer; it is almost always faster. While a chargeback is open, we may pause the account concerned, and we will provide the payment network with the records it asks for.
Changes to this policy
Revisions to this policy are reflected in the “last updated” line above.
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