Billing & Payments
Set up how you pay for QuickBox Pro: pick Stripe or PayPal, choose your default payment method, and decide whether renewals run automatically or through manual invoices.
Supported payment providers
- Stripe — save a card, set it as default, and eligible subscriptions renew automatically when due.
- PayPal — link PayPal to renew with PayPal. If you prefer manual invoices, turn on PayPal Manual Payment Mode.
- Manage payment methods anytime at /dashboard/billing/payment-method.
How billing works
- Subscriptions renew on their billing cycle. If you have a saved default payment method, eligible subscriptions can auto-renew.
- Depending on your settings, you may instead receive an invoice to pay manually (common when using PayPal Manual Payment Mode).
- Credits reduce what you owe. If Auto-Apply Credits to Renewals is on, credits automatically lower Stripe invoices before charging your default method.
- You can convert loyalty points to credits in the Rewards guide.
Payment Method & Auto-Renewal
- Manage payment methods and choose your default at /dashboard/billing/payment-method.
- Saving a valid method and setting it as default enables auto-renewal for eligible subscriptions, matching the expectations shown in the Billing UI.
- Stripe is best for set-and-forget renewals, especially with Auto-Apply Credits to Renewals enabled.
- PayPal can renew automatically, but if you enable manual payment mode, renewals will shift to invoices you pay manually.
Quick setup
- Automatic renewals: Use Stripe as default, keep PayPal Manual Payment Mode OFF, and turn ON Auto-Apply Credits to Renewals for a set-and-forget flow.
- Manual payments: Enable PayPal Manual Payment Mode to receive invoices and pay manually; you can still apply credits before paying.
PayPal
PayPal has an optional Manual Payment Mode toggle in Settings → Preferences. This preference is saved to your account and takes effect for future renewals.
- Manual Payment Mode ON: Renewals generate invoices you pay manually; credits can be applied intentionally before you pay.
- Manual Payment Mode OFF: Renewals can charge your saved PayPal agreement automatically when due.
- Choose manual mode if you prefer paying each invoice yourself or want tighter control over when rewards/credits apply.
Auto-Apply Credits to Renewals
For a hands-off flow, convert points to credits in Rewards, keep PayPal Manual Payment Mode OFF, and turn on Auto-Apply Credits to Renewals in Settings → Preferences. Stripe will reduce the invoice with credits first, then charge the remaining balance to your default method.
Common questions
- Where do I change my payment method? Go to /dashboard/billing/payment-method to add or switch the default provider.
- Why am I seeing invoices instead of auto-renew? PayPal Manual Payment Mode may be ON, or no default payment method is saved. Check Preferences and Payment Method pages.
- How do credits apply? Convert points to credits in Rewards. If Auto-Apply is ON, they automatically reduce Stripe invoices; with manual PayPal invoices, you can apply credits before paying.
Jump in
Need a quick setup?
For seamless renewals, set Stripe as default, keep PayPal Manual Payment Mode off, and enable Auto-Apply Credits to Renewals.
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