I'm currently using the AWS Free Trial with a digital prepaid card that doesn't have any credit. I'm a bit worried about what would happen if I go over the limits. Will my services stop, or will they charge me somehow?
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If you go over the free trial limits, AWS might try to charge your card, but since it's a limited card, it won't go through. They could issue a few attempts, but if they can't charge you after a couple of tries, your account might get blocked or closed. Just keep an eye on your usage!
Once you exceed the free usage caps, you’ll start racking up charges based on the standard pay-as-you-go rates. Just be aware that these can add up quickly!
AWS generally won't shut down your account right away. They understand businesses rely on their services, so they usually wait for multiple unpaid bills before taking action. That said, don’t forget—there really isn’t a truly free trial. If you think there is, you might be misunderstanding how the free tier works, so it's worth reading the fine print first.
Exactly! And after they fail to charge, they might look to collect any owed fees through various methods, depending on where you are.