# Buying Credits

Every Genie plan includes a monthly credit allowance. If you need more, you can purchase additional credits anytime.

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## How to buy

1. Go to the **Credits** page on your Genie dashboard
2. Click **Purchase**
3. Choose an amount or enter a custom value
4. Complete payment through Stripe

Credits are added to your balance instantly after payment.

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## Payment

All purchases go through **Stripe** — credit card, debit card, or other payment methods supported by Stripe in your region.

Purchases are one-time. Your monthly plan subscription and credit top-ups are separate — the plan renews automatically, but credit purchases are manual.

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## How long do credits last?

Credits don't expire. Unused credits from purchases carry over month to month.

Your monthly plan allowance refreshes each billing cycle.

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## Checking your balance and history

The **Credits** page shows:

* **Current balance** — how many credits you have available
* **Usage** — how much you've spent recently
* **Transaction history** — all purchases and usage

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## Next steps

* [Understanding Credits](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/credits/understanding-credits) — How credits work
* [Credits & Karma](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/credits/credits-and-karma) — How credits relate to Deva's Karma system