Google Workspace Billing System Basics

Quick and easy-to-follow introduction for Google Workspace administrators

How is Google Workspace billed?

In Google Workspace, you are automatically billed monthly for your usage during the previous month.
The amount you owe is calculated from the number of users you have every single day, based on the cost per user of your Google Workspace plan.

For example:

On Google Workspace Business Starter, one user costs $6 per month. Therefore, the daily cost of one user is $6 divided by 30, which makes $0.20 per day.
In the beginning of July (between the 1st and 5th), you will be charged for your Google Workspace usage during June.
Let’s say you had 1 user during the whole month of July and you created another user on July 1 and then deleted that user on July 15. You’ll be charged $6 for the first user and $6 / 15 days for the second user, making $6 + $3 = $9.

Is Google Workspace billed monthly or annually?

Whether you are on a flexible or annual billing plan, Google Workspace charges you monthly.

What forms of payment are available for payments?

The available payment options vary depending on the country you selected when you signed up. Click here to see what options are available for your country.

Can I make a manual payment?

You can make a payment manually, in case your automatic payment fails for some reason, or if you wish to pre-pay.
Still, automatic monthly payments are always going to be the default and you can’t turn them off, even if you pre-pay in advance.

What is my monthly charge for Google Workspace?

You can see how much your Google Workspace costs by following the steps in this article.

How do I reduce the cost of Google Workspace?

The only way to reduce the cost of Google Workspace is to delete users from your account. This only works if you are on a flexible billing plan.

How do I receive invoices for Google Workspace?

Google Workspace invoices will be delivered automatically to your billing contact email address. You can also follow the steps in this article to download invoices manually.

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