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Why didn’t my payment go through? **Answer:**\ There are several possible causes: * Incorrect card details (number, expiration date, CVV) * Insufficient funds * Bank or payment provider blocking international or online transactions * Temporary payment gateway issues **Solutions:** * Double-check all card details * Try an alternative payment method (another card or supported options) * Contact your bank to confirm transaction approval * Wait a few minutes and try again if it was a temporary error If payment still fails, contact Rapidproxy support with the error message shown at checkout. *** ### 📦 2. Why didn’t my purchased proxy resources show up? **Answer:**\ Purchased plans or traffic typically activate **immediately after successful payment**. Common causes for missing resources: * Payment has not been fully processed * There was an error at the payment gateway * You were not logged in to the correct account during purchase **Solutions:** * Check your **order history or billing page** in the dashboard * Refresh the dashboard or re-login * Confirm that the payment was successful (check your bank or payment statement) If resources still don’t appear, contact support with your **transaction ID**. *** ### 💳 3. What payment methods are supported? **Answer:**\ Rapidproxy generally supports a variety of payment options, which may include: * Credit / Debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.) * PayPal * Cryptocurrency payments (if enabled) * Other regional payment options The available methods displayed at checkout can vary by region or payment provider. *** ### 📅 4. How do I renew my plan? **Answer:**\ For subscription plans (e.g., static residential IPs), renewal is typically done from: ``` Proxies → Static Residential Proxies → IP Management ``` * Select the IP you want to renew * Choose the renewal period * Complete payment Traffic-based plans (rotating residential proxies) usually do not require renewal — you simply purchase more traffic. *** ### 🔄 5. How do I upgrade my plan? **Answer:**\ To upgrade or purchase additional resources: 1. Log in to your Rapidproxy account 2. Navigate to the **Pricing / Purchase** section in the dashboard 3. Select a larger data plan or additional proxy allocation 4. Complete checkout Your new resources will be available immediately after payment. *** ### 📉 6. Why was I charged more than expected? **Answer:**\ This may occur due to: * Currency conversion fees from your card issuer * Additional taxes or service fees applied at checkout * Purchasing a larger plan or add-on features Check the **invoice details** or payment receipt for specific charge breakdowns. *** ### 🧾 7. How can I download invoices or receipts? **Answer:**\ Invoices and billing receipts can be downloaded from your account: * Go to **Billing** or **Order History** in the dashboard * Find the relevant transaction * Click **Download Invoice / Receipt** If you can’t find your invoice, contact support with your transaction ID. *** ### 💰 8. What is the refund policy? **Answer:**\ Refund policies depend on your purchase type and regional regulations. In general: * Usage-based plans (e.g., traffic plans) are typically non-refundable once used * Subscription plan refunds are evaluated case by case * Past charges can be disputed with support if there’s evidence of error or incorrect billing Please refer to Rapidproxy’s official Terms of Service for detailed refund policy conditions. *** ### 🛑 9. Why was my purchase rejected by the bank? **Answer:**\ Banks or payment providers may reject transactions because of: * Anti-fraud triggers * International or high-value transaction limits * Card restrictions on digital services **What to do:** * Contact your bank and authorize the purchase * Use a different card or payment method * Check that billing address and card details are correct *** ### ❓ 10. What should I do if I accidentally purchased the wrong plan? **Answer:**\ If you purchased the wrong plan or product by mistake: * Contact support as soon as possible * Provide details including: * Order/transaction ID * The plan you wanted instead * Reason for the change Depending on the timing and plan type, support may be able to assist you with a refund or swap. *** ### 📞 Contact Support If you cannot resolve a purchase or billing problem with the above steps: * **Live chat** via the Rapidproxy website * **Email:** `support@rapidproxy.io` Include details such as: * Order/transaction ID * Screenshots of errors * Your registered email * Payment method used This helps support resolve your issue more quickly. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. 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