> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.hoseki.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Credits and payment

> How credits work, what they cost, and how to pay with Lightning or card.

Each statement you create uses **1 credit**. New accounts get **5 free credits**. Credits never expire.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Don't see a credit balance at the top of Prove? Then statements are free on your account.

## What uses a credit

| Action | Credits |
| - | - |
| Create a statement | 1, charged when it finishes |
| Statement that fails | 0 |
| Preview a statement | 0 |
| Download a statement again | 0 |
| Complete a partner's request | 0 |
| Add or verify a claim | 0 |

## Buy credits

Select your credit balance at the top of the page, or **Manage Credits** in your account menu.

| Bundle | Price | Pay with |
| - | - | - |
| 1 credit | \$2.99 | Lightning |
| 5 credits | \$11.99 | Card |
| 10 credits | \$19.99 | Card |

> [tab] Lightning
>
> 1. Select the 1-credit bundle. Choose **Lightning Network**. Select **Generate Invoice**.
> 2. Scan the QR code with a Lightning wallet, or select **Copy Invoice**.
> 3. Pay before the timer runs out. If it expires, select **Refresh**.

> [tab] Card
>
> 1. Select a 5- or 10-credit bundle. Choose **Credit Card**. Select **Continue**.
> 2. Select **Pay Now**. Pay on the Stripe page.

You see **Payment Complete!** and get a receipt by email: **Credit Purchase Receipt for Hoseki**.

## Purchase history

Open your account menu → **Purchase History**. It lists purchases, credits used, and bonus credits. Select **View** for a receipt.


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