# Add a card before running work

> Save a payment method without buying credits.

Source: https://www.nodus-compute.ai/docs/guides/billing/add-a-card/
Build revision: 53bfc045e800bf7bb44fa18623013c7aa9c9971e

Open **Billing → Payment method → Add a card**, or run:

Terminal window

```sh
nodus billing portal --setup
```

Verify your email, then add a card to activate your account. Each card can activate one account; removing the card or deleting an account does not make it available to another account. Enter the card directly instead of using a wallet. You can use your card across organizations you own.

The hosted setup saves your card without charging it or enabling auto-recharge. Your $30 starter credit is issued after verification and expires 30 days after issuance. New work needs a verified card even when promotional credit covers its entire cost. An organization billing administrator must add the card. Other members can view its status.

After returning from checkout, wait for Billing to show that the card is ready. Returning to the page alone does not complete verification. If you canceled setup, choose **Add a card** again. If verification stays incomplete, use a card that is not linked to another account or contact support. Existing customers may be asked to verify their card again. CLI and SDK requests receive `PaymentMethodRequired` until verification completes. `PaymentVerificationUnavailable` means to retry shortly.

Removing or letting the card expire blocks new work. Existing running work continues within its available credits and budgets. A restart or new allocation checks the payment method again. Adding a card does not let work exceed your prepaid balance.