If you decide to upgrade your plan in the middle of your billing cycle, you only pay for the remaining days of the current cycle at the new plan's rate. This process is called proration, and it ensures that you are not overcharged for switching to a higher plan before your current billing period ends.
Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Existing Plan Charges Adjustment:
When you upgrade, the unused portion of your current plan (based on the days remaining in the billing cycle) is credited back to your account. For example, if your current monthly plan costs $39 and you have 15 days left in the month, you are credited for half of the plan's cost ($19.50).
2. New Plan Charges:
The system calculates the cost of the new plan for the remaining days in the current billing period. For example, if the new plan costs $59 per month, and 15 days remain, you will only pay half of the plan's monthly cost ($29.50).
3. Final Adjustment:
The credited amount from your old plan is subtracted from the calculated cost of the new plan. Using the above example:
Credit for the old plan: $19.50
Cost of the new plan: $29.50
You would pay the difference: $10 for the mid-cycle upgrade.
4. Immediate Access:
Once the upgrade is confirmed, the new plan's features and increased order cap take effect immediately, allowing you to manage the higher volume or access additional features without delay.
5. Billing for the Next Cycle:
At the start of the next billing cycle, you will be charged the full price of the new plan based on your subscription (monthly or annual).