# Add a card before running work

> Save a payment method without buying credits.

Source: https://nodus-platform-site.pages.dev/docs/guides/billing/add-a-card/
Build revision: 211ad9f836655b1c3a2668c4693e442471f28614

Open **Billing → Payment method → Add a card**, or run:

Terminal window

```sh
nodus billing portal --setup
```

Stripe saves your card without charging it or enabling auto-recharge. Your $30 signup credit keeps its original 30-day expiration. New work needs a verified card even when promotional credit covers its entire cost. An organization billing administrator must add the card. Other members can view its status.

After returning from Stripe, wait for Billing to show that the card is ready. Returning to the page alone does not complete verification. If you canceled setup, choose **Add a card** again. CLI and SDK requests receive `PaymentMethodRequired` until verification completes. `PaymentVerificationUnavailable` means to retry shortly.

Removing or letting the card expire blocks new work. Existing running work continues within its available credits and budgets. A restart or new allocation checks the payment method again. Adding a card does not let work exceed your prepaid balance.