The term “AWS payment credit” isn’t a standard, official term used by Amazon Web Services (AWS). However, based on the context of your previous questions, it likely refers to AWS Credits that can be used to offset your AWS bill and reduce your payment amount.
Think of “AWS payment credit” as a way to describe the effect of AWS Credits on your actual payment. When you have AWS Credits applied to your account, they automatically reduce the amount you owe for eligible AWS services.
Here’s a breakdown of how AWS Credits, which you might be calling “AWS payment credit,” work:
- Promotional Funds: AWS Credits are essentially promotional funds provided by AWS. They are not typically something you purchase directly from AWS in the traditional sense (though third-party services might offer ways to acquire them).
- Offsetting Costs: These credits are applied to your AWS bill, reducing the amount you need to pay out of pocket for the usage of various AWS services.
- Automatic Application: AWS automatically applies any available credits to your account to the eligible services with the highest charges first.
- Eligibility: The applicability of credits can vary depending on the specific program or promotion through which you received them. Some credits might not apply to all AWS services (e.g., Reserved Instance upfront fees, AWS Marketplace fees).
- Expiration: AWS Credits have an expiration date. If not used within that timeframe, they are forfeited.
- Non-Retroactive: Credits can only be used for current and future usage; they cannot be applied to past bills.
In essence, “AWS payment credit” is the benefit you receive from having AWS Credits on your account, as they directly reduce the amount of money you need to pay for your AWS services.
If you are encountering this term in the context of a third-party service offering to help with your AWS bill, they are likely referring to the acquisition or application of these official AWS Credits to lower your payment obligations. Always exercise caution and thoroughly understand the terms and legitimacy of any such third-party services.