Pay-as-you-go is available automatically for Platinum and Diamond tier clients. No opt-in needed: when you place a CPL order, the system applies it.
How It Works
Place an order
Choose an offer, set the number of subscribers, and confirm. If pay-as-you-go is active for your account, the order summary shows the split clearly: how much is charged now and how much is billed later.
20% deposit charged immediately
On order creation, 20% of the order value is deducted from your balance. This deposit secures the campaign start and is recorded in your wallet ledger.
Per-subscriber billing as fans arrive
As the contractor delivers fans, the platform charges your balance per delivered subscriber. The first 20% (covered by the deposit) is already paid; charges start once delivery exceeds that.
Example
You order 200 subscribers at $2.55/sub (total: $510).- At order creation: $102.00 charged (20% deposit, covers the first 40 subscribers)
- As fans arrive: $2.55 billed per delivered subscriber, starting from subscriber #41
- At completion: the remaining $408.00 has been billed across the campaign
Refunds and Cancellation
The deposit is fully protected. If anything goes wrong, you only pay for what was actually delivered.| Scenario | What happens |
|---|---|
| Order cancelled before any delivery | Full deposit returned to your balance |
| Order cancelled mid-flight | Deposit returned, minus the cost of fans already delivered |
| Order completes normally | Deposit was applied to the first 20% of fans; nothing extra to refund |
| Contractor under-delivers | You can stop the campaign at any time; remaining deposit is refunded |
Where to See It
Pay-as-you-go visibility is built into the order flow:- Order page: when you open an offer, the summary card shows “Charged now” and “Charged later” cells with exact amounts
- Quick Order: the same breakdown appears in the multi-offer summary before you confirm
- Wallet ledger (wallet): every deposit and per-subscriber chunk shows as a separate transaction, deep-linkable from the order’s Payments tab
- Order Summary modal → Payments tab: full audit trail per order
Tier Eligibility
| Tier | Pay-as-you-go |
|---|---|
| Bronze, Silver, Gold | Not available, orders use full prepaid billing |
| Platinum, Diamond | Available automatically |
FAQ
Does pay-as-you-go change the total price?
Does pay-as-you-go change the total price?
No. The total cost is exactly the same as prepaid billing. Only the timing of payments changes.
Can I switch to prepaid for a specific order?
Can I switch to prepaid for a specific order?
Currently the mode is account-level. If you have a strong preference for prepaid on certain orders, contact support.
What if my balance runs out mid-order?
What if my balance runs out mid-order?
Charges stop and the campaign pauses until you top up. No subscribers are lost: delivery resumes as soon as the balance is restored.
What happens if the balance goes negative?
What happens if the balance goes negative?
Pay-as-you-go is automatically disabled and won’t re-enable itself. Future orders fall back to full prepaid billing at order creation. A significantly negative balance can lead to account sanctions, so keep an eye on the balance.
Where is each charge recorded?
Where is each charge recorded?
In two places: the dedicated Payments tab of the order summary, and your global wallet ledger at accounts.onlytraffic.com/wallet. Each line carries a UUID that links the two, so reconciliation is straightforward.
Next Steps
Place a CPL Order
Step-by-step ordering guide
Loyalty Tiers
How tiers and discounts are calculated
Top Up Your Balance
Add funds for orders
Refund Policy
What happens if an order doesn’t go as planned