Billing
Managing Your Subscription
Control your Support Station subscription, payment methods, and invoices from the billing settings.
Accessing Billing Settings
- Go to Settings > Billing
- View your current plan and payment information
Note: Only Admins can access billing settings.
Your Current Plan
The billing page shows:
- Plan name - Free, Starter, Standard, Pro, or Enterprise
- Billing cycle - Monthly or Annual
- Next billing date - When you'll be charged next
- Current spend - Usage this billing period
Changing Your Plan
Upgrading
To upgrade to a higher plan:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Click Change Plan
- Select your new plan
- Confirm the upgrade
What happens:
- New features available immediately
- Prorated charge for the remainder of billing period
- New plan rate starts next billing date
Downgrading
To downgrade to a lower plan:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Click Change Plan
- Select the lower plan
- Confirm the downgrade
What happens:
- Change takes effect at end of current billing period
- Keep current features until then
- New limits apply when change takes effect
For details on upgrading or downgrading, see the plan change section above.
Payment & Invoices
All payment method management, invoices, and billing information are handled through our secure billing portal powered by Stripe.
Accessing the Billing Portal
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Click Manage Payment or Open Billing Portal
- You'll be securely redirected to manage your billing
In the Billing Portal You Can:
Payment Methods:
- Add a new credit or debit card
- Update your default payment method
- Remove old payment methods
Invoices:
- View all past invoices
- Download invoices as PDF
- See payment history
Billing Information:
- Update company name and address
- Add or update tax ID
- Change billing email address
Accepted payment methods:
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- Debit cards
- Some prepaid cards
Note: You must have at least one active payment method on paid plans.
Payment Issues
Failed Payments
If a payment fails:
- You'll receive an email notification
- The card will be retried automatically
- Update your payment method if needed
Multiple failures:
- After several retries, your account may be restricted
- Update payment method to restore access
Declined Cards
Common reasons cards are declined:
- Insufficient funds
- Card expired
- Bank security hold
- Incorrect details
Solutions:
- Try a different card
- Contact your bank
- Update card details
Canceling Your Subscription
Downgrade to Free
To stop paying but keep your account:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Click Change Plan
- Select Free
- Confirm the change
What happens:
- Change takes effect at end of billing period
- Data is preserved
- Features limited to Free plan
Close Account Entirely
To completely close your account:
- Contact support@supportstation.io
- Request account closure
- Confirm your identity
- We'll process the request
What happens:
- Data may be deleted (per our retention policy)
- Can't be undone easily
- Consider downgrading to Free instead
Refunds
Refund Policy
- Annual plans: Contact support within 14 days for refund consideration
- Monthly plans: Generally no refunds for partial months
- Overages: No refunds for consumed AI credits
Requesting a Refund
Contact support@supportstation.io with:
- Your organization name
- Reason for refund request
- Invoice number (if applicable)
Tax Information
Adding Tax ID
For business accounts, add your tax ID through the billing portal:
- Go to Settings > Billing
- Click Open Billing Portal
- Update your tax ID (VAT, GST, etc.) in your billing information
Tax ID appears on invoices for your records.
Tax Exemption
If your organization is tax-exempt:
- Contact support@supportstation.io
- Provide exemption documentation
- We'll update your account
FAQs
When am I charged?
- Monthly: Same day each month (e.g., if you started on the 15th, you're charged on the 15th)
- Annual: Same date next year
Can I get a receipt?
Yes, download invoices from the billing portal. Go to Settings > Billing > Open Billing Portal to view and download all invoices.
What happens if I exceed my plan limits?
- Team members: Paid plans have unlimited members
- Tickets: Paid plans have unlimited tickets
- AI credits: Options for overages if enabled
Do you offer discounts?
- Annual billing: 20% discount
- Startups/nonprofits: Contact sales
- Enterprise: Custom pricing
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