By default, Intelligent Media Management (IMM) uses the pay-as-you-go billing method. This billing method allows you to use resources before you pay for them.
Item | Description |
Billing rule | You are charged based on your resource usage. Bills are generated and fees are deducted from the balance of your Alibaba Cloud account after a billing cycle ends. |
Billing cycle | You are billed on an hourly basis. The fees are automatically deducted from the balance of your Alibaba Cloud account. In most cases, bills are generated after a billing cycle ends. The time when bills are generated is determined by the system. Note If the sum of the balance and vouchers in your Alibaba Cloud account is less than the amount that you must pay, the system notifies you by text message or email. |