When I am trying to add a payment method, I am being charged ~Rs1200. I don’t understand this charge as I am still not using digital ocean for anything.
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Hey there!
No worries - this is just a temporary authorization hold, not an actual charge!
When you add a payment method to DigitalOcean, they place a small temporary hold on your card to verify it’s valid. This amount will be released back to your account within 5-7 business days (sometimes sooner, depending on your bank).
You won’t actually be charged until you start using DigitalOcean services like Droplets, Databases, etc. The hold is just a verification step.
If the hold doesn’t drop after a week or you have concerns, definitely reach out to DigitalOcean support through a ticket, they can check your account and help sort it out.
Hope this helps! 🚀
Heya, @572403a18e7c4e928da7823ff1cf7f
No need to worry, this is a preauthorization charge.
https://docs.digitalocean.com/platform/billing/manage-payment-methods/
This is from DO’s docs:
We may send a preauthorization request to the issuing bank to verify that the bank issued the card and can authorize charges. These temporary preauthorization holds may appear on your statement for up to 7 days, but you are not being charged and no funds are being transferred from your card or account to DigitalOcean.
Regards
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