Credit mechanics
How IPTV reseller credits work
Reseller credits are units deducted from a panel balance when customer access is created or extended. One credit has no universal duration or monetary value.
A credit is an accounting unit inside a panel. Its effect can depend on the provider, package, term, connection count, and selected features. Never assume that one credit equals one month.
What a credit represents
When a reseller creates or renews customer access, the panel deducts the amount specified by its current conversion rule. The remaining balance shows how many future actions may be possible under that same rule.
Why credit systems differ
Providers can define different base terms, fractional deductions, connection multipliers, expiration rules, and reversal processes. That means two packages with the same credit quantity are not necessarily comparable.
How to calculate package-level unit cost
This calculation is useful only within the same verified credit model. A lower unit cost does not make two providers directly comparable when their credits create different terms or include different conditions.
How to estimate credit use
- Record the current conversion table and its review date.
- Select the exact customer term and connection count.
- Multiply the deduction per action by the number of intended actions.
- Keep a buffer for corrections only if the provider’s rules allow them.
- Recheck the displayed balance after each allocation.
Illustrative example
This is a hypothetical example, not a current Extra Reseller product or provider rule.
A package costs $120 and contains 12 credits. Its package-level unit cost is $10 per credit. If that hypothetical system deducts 0.5 credit for one action, the direct credit cost of that action is $5.
The calculation excludes taxes, payment fees, refunds, customer support, failed payments, marketing, and other operating costs. It is not a revenue or profit forecast.
Rules that must be verified
- Conversion for each subscription term.
- Cost of additional connections or features.
- Expiration date, if any.
- Whether unused credits can transfer.
- Whether creation or renewal can be reversed.
- Treatment of failed or duplicate actions.
- Minimum balance requirements.
- Whether published rules changed after purchase.
Common mistakes
- Assuming one credit always equals one month.
- Comparing unlike credit systems.
- Ignoring fractional deductions.
- Treating credits as cash or a guaranteed resale value.
- Quoting a customer before checking the current rule.
- Publishing an old conversion table without a review date.
Frequently asked questions
Does one credit always equal one month?
No. There is no universal conversion rule.
Can unused credits expire?
That depends on the current package and provider terms. Do not assume credits never expire unless the applicable terms expressly say so.
Can credits be refunded or transferred?
Refund, transfer, and reversal rules vary. Confirm them before purchasing or allocating credits.