# 6.3 SMS and Email credits

Your plan includes a **monthly allowance** of emails and SMS. When it runs out, sending consumes
**purchased credits** (which never expire).

1. The **Messages** page shows the **balance** and a **Buy credits** link.
2. In **Subscriptions** you'll find the **"Buy SMS credits"** and **"Buy email credits"** cards: pick
   a pack and pay via Stripe; the balance is credited automatically.

> 📸 **`06-credits.png`** — SMS and Email credit-purchase cards on the Subscriptions page.
![Credits](images/06-credits.png)