Enabling Automated Payments from Your Credit Balance
By default, Jiinubi makes it easy to keep your services active by automatically applying any available account credit to new invoices as soon as they are generated. This ensures renewals are seamless and you avoid service downtime.
How Automatic Credit Works
- Invoice Generation: When a renewal period approaches (typically 14 days before expiry), the system generates a new invoice.
- Credit Check: The system immediately checks if your Account Credit balance is equal to or greater than the invoice total.
- Automatic Settlement: If funds are sufficient, the invoice is marked as Paid and the amount is deducted from your balance instantly.
- Notification: You receive an automated "Invoice Payment Confirmation" email, and your service is extended.
???? Tip: Keep a little extra balance in your account to cover any unexpected tax or price changes so your automatic payments never fail.
Why Is My Credit Not Being Applied Automatically?
If your invoices remain "Unpaid" despite having credit, it is usually due to one of the following reasons:
- Pre-existing Invoices: Automatic credit only applies at the exact moment a new invoice is created. For older invoices, you must apply credit manually. (See Article 6)
- Insufficient Balance: Even a tiny shortage prevents automatic application to avoid partial payments.
- Account Settings: Some accounts with a "Manual Billing" status requested from support may have automated credit disabled.
⚠️ Warning: If your balance runs out and an automatic payment fails, your invoice may become overdue. Always keep a buffer and monitor your email notifications from Jiinubi.
Tips for Stress-Free Automation
- The "Buffer" Strategy: Maintain a small extra credit (e.g., $200 USD) to cover small price changes or taxes.
- Check Your Email: Automatic payments generate confirmation emails. If a payment fails, you will receive a "Payment Failed" or "Invoice Overdue" notice.
- Combine with Card: Deposit funds at the beginning of each quarter via Card and let the system handle monthly deductions automatically.
???? Notice: Automated payments only apply to invoices generated after your credit is added. Always check your account balance and invoice date to ensure coverage.
