# Billing Options if Still on AWS Credits

## Options to Avoid Paying Guaranteed Commitment Costs Out of Pocket

Some AWS customers take advantage of various credit programs from AWS. These credits allow for "free" usage of AWS tools and services. Since Archera uses the AWS Marketplace to bill customers, some customers can find themselves in a situation where they receive an unexpected bill from AWS. This is because in some cases AWS Marketplace transactions are not eligible for certain credit programs (contact your AWS representative for clarification, and [read through the AWS Credits Page](https://aws.amazon.com/awscredits/) for further details).

To support these customers, Archera offers the following option:

If you're fully on credits and those credits don't apply to AWS Marketplace transactions — we will not charge you until you are off credits. In this case we're essentially a "free" way to extend your credits. However, we will track your GRI premiums over time. Once you are off credits we can charge your premiums, either lump sum or on an ongoing amortized basis over the course of the subsequent months.

If you want to resell or receive a rebate for Guaranteed Commitments while still on credits, you'll still need to settle your premiums with us via Marketplace in order to do so.

## Related Resources

* [How Does Guaranteed Commitment Pricing Work?](https://docs.archera.ai/help-center/guaranteed-commitments/pricing)
* [How Do I Apply AWS Credits to My Account?](https://docs.archera.ai/help-center/billing/aws-credits)
* [What are Guaranteed Commitments premiums and term lengths?](https://docs.archera.ai/help-center/guaranteed-commitments/premiums-and-terms)