Payment method
The payment method defines how you pay in PostPal. Available options are prepayment, invoice and billing through credit. Mailings are generally billed against your credit; the payment method controls how that credit is topped up or settled. You manage it in the account settings. API flows are an exception: only prepayment and credit are available there, see API flow billing.
The payment method defines how you pay in PostPal. You manage it in the account settings, separately from the invoice address.
Available methods:
- Prepayment - you add credit in advance.
- Invoice - billing by invoice. Not available for API flows.
- Credit - mailings are charged directly against your account balance.
Regardless of the method, mailings are billed against your credit. The payment method only controls how that credit is added or settled. Make sure enough credit is available before a campaign or API flow is sent.
API flow exception: When creating or editing an API flow you can only choose prepayment or credit - invoice is not offered there. The payment method selected in the flow applies to that flow only and does not change your account setting, so invoice remains usable for regular campaigns. See API flow billing for more.
Frequently asked questions
Which payment methods does PostPal support?
PostPal supports prepayment, invoice and billing through credit. You choose and change the method in the account settings. Inside API flows only prepayment and credit are available.
How are payment method and credit connected?
Mailings are billed against your credit. The payment method defines how you add or settle that credit, for example by prepayment or invoice.
Where do I change my payment method?
Manage the payment method in the account settings under Payment method, separately from the invoice address.
Can I bill an API flow by invoice?
No. API flow batches are billed exclusively via prepayment or credit. Invoice remains available for regular campaigns. See API flow billing for details.