# How Do Meshy Credits Work > URL: https://help.meshy.ai/en/articles/9991981-how-do-meshy-credits-work > Language: en > Last updated: 2026-08-27T10:16:25Z ## Overview Credits are Meshy's internal currency — you spend them each time you run a generation task. Meshy has two kinds of credits, and they work differently: | | **Monthly Credits** | **Permanent Credits** | | ----------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | Source | Included with your subscription plan | Purchased separately or earned in competitions and promotions | | Expiry | Reset every month — unused credits don't roll over | Never expire | | Usage order | Used first | Used after monthly credits run out | ## **FAQ** **1.Where to check your balance** Go to **Settings → Subscription** to see your current monthly and permanent credit totals, and when your monthly credits will next reset. ![](https://cdn.meshy.ai/webapp-assets/help/b3e6889531e9b71b-how-do-meshy-credits-work.webp) **2.How many credits does each task cost?** See the full breakdown: [How many credits does each generation task cost?](/en/articles/10000507-how-many-credits-does-each-generation-task-cost) **3.What happens to my credits if I cancel my plan?** Monthly credits are tied to your active subscription and will be removed when your plan ends. Permanent credits are yours to keep — they'll remain in your account after cancellation. **4.Can I buy more credits?** Yes. Permanent credits can be purchased from **Settings → Subscription**, or by clicking the token icon in the upper right hand corner when you're logged in: ![](https://cdn.meshy.ai/webapp-assets/help/cf3363f752299d70-how-do-meshy-credits-work.webp) These tokens never expire and are only spent after your monthly credits run out. **Still have questions?** Contact if you notice unexpected credit deductions or balance discrepancies.