---
title: Job advertising credits
description: How advertising credits work, how to buy more, and what happens when they run low.
product: administration
audience: operator
voice_pillar: coordinate
---

# Job advertising credits

> How advertising credits fund your //Recruiting sourcing campaigns, how to purchase more, and what happens at expiration.

## The operational problem

Recruiting campaigns need fuel — without visibility into credit balance, burn rate, and what happens when credits run out, operators either over-purchase or get caught off guard when campaigns stop.

## How Array HQ solves it

The Billing tab shows your credit balance, usage history, and estimated refill date. Campaigns pause automatically when credits run low — no surprise overages, no runaway spend. Purchasing more is self-serve for Admins.

## How it works

### What credits are

Job advertising credits fund your //Recruiting sourcing and advertising activity. When you post a job and activate sourcing, credits are consumed as campaigns run. One credit equals one dollar of advertising spend.

Credits do **not** fund //Ops rewards — those are a separate budget managed in //Ops settings.

### Credit balance and metrics

The Billing tab shows four credit metrics:

| Metric | What it shows |
|---|---|
| **Remaining** | Credits available to spend right now |
| **Term Allotment** | Total credits granted for your current contract term (baseline + any add-on purchases) |
| **Used to Date** | Credits consumed since the start of your term |
| **Avg Usage** | Your average monthly consumption, with an estimated refill date |

A progress bar shows the percentage of your term allotment consumed.

### What happens when credits run low

Campaigns pause automatically when approximately 90% of your credits are consumed. This prevents overspend — you will never be billed for advertising beyond your credit balance.

When campaigns pause:

- Active sourcing stops for all jobs
- Job postings remain visible but are not actively advertised
- The Billing tab shows the exhaustion state
- Resume sourcing by purchasing additional credits

### Purchasing more credits

Credits are sold in fixed increments: **$250 for 250 credits** ($1 per credit). A user with the **Admin** role can purchase:

1. Click **Buy Credits** on the Billing tab
2. Complete payment on the Stripe-hosted checkout page
3. Credits are added to your balance immediately

Multiple purchases are allowed. You can buy as many increments as needed.

### Credit expiration

Credits expire at the end of your contract term. Key rules:

- **No rollover.** Unused credits at term end are forfeited.
- **Add-on purchases are co-termed.** Credits purchased mid-term expire at the same contract anniversary — not 12 months from purchase date.
- **No refunds** for unused or expired credits.

### Credit history

The Credit History section on the Billing tab shows a log of all credit events:

| Event type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| **Granted** | Baseline allotment credited at subscription start |
| **Purchased** | Add-on credits purchased via Buy Credits |
| **Used** | Credits consumed by an advertising campaign |
| **Adjusted** | Manual adjustment by your account representative |
| **Expired** | Credits forfeited at contract term end |

## Key terms

| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Term allotment | The total credits available for your contract term, including baseline and purchased add-ons. |
| Co-termed | Add-on purchases share the same expiration date as your original contract term. |
| Remaining | Credits available to spend — your allotment minus usage and expirations. |

## Related

- [Billing and plans](billing-plans.md)
- [//Recruiting charges explained](billing-recruiting-charges.md)
- [Advertising](../recruiting/advertising.md)