Billing threshold

The billing threshold is a negative personal account balance. The billing threshold is the implementation of a postpaid usage model for Yandex Cloud. In other words, this is the limit after which Yandex Cloud can:

• Require that you settle your arrears before the reporting period.
• Suspend your use of resources.

Your billing threshold is valid for 1 month.

The billing threshold is only valid when you select a bank card as your payment method. If you do, when you reach your limit, an attempt will be made to debit your card to cover what you owe.

Billing threshold amount

The billing threshold amount is calculated individually and depends on a combination of factors, including:

• Billing account type.
• Amount for resources consumed.
• Your financial standing.

You can find information about the billing threshold amount in the management console.

Enabling a billing threshold

The billing threshold is enabled automatically after the paid version is activated and the first reporting period ends.

Using a billing threshold

The billing threshold can only be used if you don't have a grant and your personal account balance is zero. If you use the billing threshold, you go into arrears as your personal account balance falls below zero.

If you are using a bank account to pay for Yandex Cloud resources, a billing threshold will not apply.

Paying arrears

The outstanding charges shall be paid within the deadline stipulated in the agreement. The payment method depends on your legal status. You cannot use grants to pay off arrears.

For more information, see the following sections:

• For individuals

  • Paying by bank card
  • Billing cycle

• Businesses and individual entrepreneurs:

  • Bank account transfers
  • Paying by bank card
  • Billing cycle