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Prepaid Service

Flexible prepaid plans for email hosting and domain services with discounts and benefits

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Last updated: 2025-10-25

Prepaid Service

Last Updated: October 25, 2025

Save money and simplify billing with PUPAM's prepaid service plans. Pay upfront for 6 months to 5 years and enjoy exclusive discounts, priority support, and peace of mind.


Overview

What is Prepaid Service?

Pay in advance for your email hosting, domains, and services for extended periods (6 months to 5 years) and receive significant discounts compared to monthly billing.

Key Benefits:

  • 💰 Save 10-40% vs monthly billing
  • 🔒 Lock in current pricing
  • 📧 Never miss a payment
  • ⭐ Priority support access
  • 🎁 Bonus features included
  • 💳 One transaction, done for years

How It Works:

Choose Plan → Select Prepaid Term → Pay Once → Enjoy Service
(No monthly billing, no renewal worries for the entire term)

Prepaid Discount Structure

Savings by Term Length

Standard Plans:

Payment Cycle    | Discount | Effective Monthly Rate
─────────────────|──────────|───────────────────────
Monthly          | 0%       | $25.00/month
6 Months         | 10%      | $22.50/month ($135 total)
1 Year           | 15%      | $21.25/month ($255 total)
2 Years          | 20%      | $20.00/month ($480 total)
3 Years          | 25%      | $18.75/month ($675 total)
5 Years          | 30%      | $17.50/month ($1,050 total)

Enterprise Plans:

Payment Cycle    | Discount | Effective Monthly Rate
─────────────────|──────────|───────────────────────
Monthly          | 0%       | $60.00/month
6 Months         | 12%      | $52.80/month ($317 total)
1 Year           | 18%      | $49.20/month ($590 total)
2 Years          | 25%      | $45.00/month ($1,080 total)
3 Years          | 30%      | $42.00/month ($1,512 total)
5 Years          | 35%      | $39.00/month ($2,340 total)

Domain Registration:

Registration Term | Discount | Price Per Year
──────────────────|──────────|───────────────
1 Year            | 0%       | $14.99/year
2 Years           | 5%       | $14.24/year
3 Years           | 8%       | $13.79/year
5 Years           | 12%      | $13.19/year
10 Years          | 15%      | $12.74/year

Available Prepaid Plans

Email Hosting Plans

Basic Email - Prepaid

Standard Monthly Rate: $10/month

Prepaid Options:

6 Months:  $54 (save $6)    = $9/month
1 Year:    $102 (save $18)   = $8.50/month
2 Years:   $192 (save $48)   = $8/month
3 Years:   $270 (save $90)   = $7.50/month
5 Years:   $420 (save $180)  = $7/month

Features:

  • 10GB storage per mailbox
  • 5 email accounts
  • Basic spam protection
  • Webmail access
  • Mobile sync (IMAP/POP3)
  • 24/7 email support

Best For:

  • Personal use
  • Small businesses
  • Freelancers
  • Startups

Business Email - Prepaid

Standard Monthly Rate: $25/month

Prepaid Options:

6 Months:  $135 (save $15)   = $22.50/month
1 Year:    $255 (save $45)   = $21.25/month
2 Years:   $480 (save $120)  = $20/month
3 Years:   $675 (save $225)  = $18.75/month
5 Years:   $1,050 (save $450) = $17.50/month

Features:

  • 50GB storage per mailbox
  • 25 email accounts
  • Advanced spam/virus protection
  • Priority email support
  • Calendar & contacts sync
  • Mobile apps
  • 99.9% uptime SLA

Best For:

  • Growing businesses
  • Professional teams
  • Small companies
  • Remote teams

💡 Most Popular Plan


Enterprise Email - Prepaid

Standard Monthly Rate: $60/month

Prepaid Options:

6 Months:  $317 (save $43)    = $52.80/month
1 Year:    $590 (save $130)   = $49.20/month
2 Years:   $1,080 (save $360) = $45/month
3 Years:   $1,512 (save $648) = $42/month
5 Years:   $2,340 (save $1,260) = $39/month

Features:

  • Unlimited storage
  • Unlimited accounts
  • Enterprise-grade security
  • 24/7 priority phone support
  • Advanced admin controls
  • Email archiving
  • Compliance tools
  • 99.95% uptime SLA
  • Dedicated account manager

Best For:

  • Large organizations
  • Corporations
  • Enterprises
  • Regulated industries

Domain Services - Prepaid

.COM Domain Registration

Standard Annual Rate: $14.99/year

Multi-Year Registration:

1 Year:   $14.99
2 Years:  $28.48 (save $1.50)  = $14.24/year
3 Years:  $41.37 (save $3.60)  = $13.79/year
5 Years:  $65.95 (save $9.00)  = $13.19/year
10 Years: $127.40 (save $22.50) = $12.74/year

Includes:

  • Domain registration/renewal
  • Free WHOIS privacy
  • DNS management
  • Email forwarding
  • URL forwarding
  • Domain lock

Premium Domain Registration

Varies by domain - Examples:

premium-word.com:

Standard: $599/year
2 Years:  $1,138 (save $60)   = $569/year
5 Years:  $2,695 (save $300)  = $539/year

Short domains (4 letters or less):

Standard: $2,999/year
2 Years:  $5,698 (save $300)  = $2,849/year
5 Years:  $13,495 (save $1,500) = $2,699/year

Add-On Services - Prepaid

SSL Certificates

Standard SSL:

Monthly:  $5/month
1 Year:   $54 (save $6)      = $4.50/month
2 Years:  $96 (save $24)     = $4/month
3 Years:  $126 (save $54)    = $3.50/month

Wildcard SSL:

Monthly:  $20/month
1 Year:   $216 (save $24)    = $18/month
2 Years:  $408 (save $72)    = $17/month
3 Years:  $540 (save $180)   = $15/month

Email Security Suite

Advanced Protection:

Monthly:  $8/month per mailbox
1 Year:   $86/mailbox (save $10)   = $7.17/month
2 Years:  $163/mailbox (save $29)  = $6.79/month
3 Years:  $230/mailbox (save $58)  = $6.39/month

Features:

  • Advanced threat protection
  • Ransomware defense
  • Phishing protection
  • Email encryption
  • Content filtering

Prepaid Benefits & Perks

Tier-Based Bonuses

6-Month Prepaid:

  • ✅ 10-12% discount
  • ✅ Priority email support
  • ✅ Free migration assistance
  • ✅ Setup fee waived ($50 value)

1-Year Prepaid:

  • ✅ 15-18% discount
  • ✅ Priority phone support
  • ✅ Free migration + training
  • ✅ 1 free SSL certificate
  • ✅ Setup + migration fees waived ($150 value)

2-Year Prepaid:

  • ✅ 20-25% discount
  • ✅ 24/7 priority support
  • ✅ Free premium migration
  • ✅ 2 free SSL certificates
  • ✅ Extended storage bonus (+25%)
  • ✅ All fees waived ($250 value)

3-Year Prepaid:

  • ✅ 25-30% discount
  • ✅ VIP support access
  • ✅ White-glove migration
  • ✅ 3 free SSL certificates
  • ✅ Extended storage bonus (+50%)
  • ✅ Free email security suite (1 year)
  • ✅ All fees waived ($500 value)

5-Year Prepaid:

  • ✅ 30-35% discount
  • ✅ Dedicated account manager
  • ✅ Premium migration & consulting
  • ✅ 5 free SSL certificates
  • ✅ Double storage for life
  • ✅ Free email security suite (entire term)
  • ✅ Custom integrations included
  • ✅ All fees waived ($1,000+ value)
  • 🎁 Locked pricing (immune to future increases)

Special Prepaid Offers

Bulk Prepaid Discounts

Multiple Services:

5-10 Mailboxes:

  • Additional 5% off prepaid rates
  • Shared admin dashboard
  • Bulk user management

11-25 Mailboxes:

  • Additional 10% off prepaid rates
  • Dedicated support rep
  • Custom onboarding

26-50 Mailboxes:

  • Additional 15% off prepaid rates
  • Account manager assigned
  • Quarterly business reviews

51+ Mailboxes:

  • Custom enterprise pricing
  • Executive relationship manager
  • Custom SLA available

Loyalty Rewards

Existing Customer Bonus:

First Prepaid Conversion:

  • Extra 5% off any prepaid term
  • Free service upgrade (1 tier higher for 3 months)
  • Priority migration assistance

Renewal at Prepaid:

  • Keep existing discount rate
  • Bonus storage (life of renewal)
  • Free add-on service (your choice)

Multi-Service Bundle:

  • Email + Domain + SSL: Extra 8% off
  • Email + Security + Backup: Extra 10% off
  • Complete bundle: Extra 12% off

Seasonal Promotions

Available Throughout Year:

New Year Special (January):

  • 40% off first year prepaid
  • Free 2-month extension
  • Double storage

Spring Sale (April):

  • 35% off 2-year prepaid
  • Free SSL for term
  • Migration included

Mid-Year Boost (July):

  • Buy 1 year, get 3 months free
  • Applies to any prepaid plan

Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November):

  • Up to 50% off 3-year prepaid
  • Lifetime storage upgrade
  • Free premium features

Year-End Clearance (December):

  • 45% off 5-year prepaid
  • All add-ons 50% off
  • Lock in current year pricing

How Prepaid Works

Purchase Process

Step 1: Choose Your Plan

  • Select email plan (Basic, Business, Enterprise)
  • Choose number of mailboxes
  • Add domains if needed
  • Select add-on services

Step 2: Select Prepaid Term

Service: Business Email (25 mailboxes)
Monthly Rate: $25/month × 25 = $625/month

Prepaid Options:
○ 6 Months  - $3,375 (save $375)
○ 1 Year    - $6,375 (save $1,125)
● 2 Years   - $12,000 (save $3,000) ← Selected
○ 3 Years   - $16,875 (save $5,625)
○ 5 Years   - $26,250 (save $11,250)

Step 3: Review Savings

Service Configuration:
─────────────────────────
Business Email: 25 mailboxes
Term: 2 Years
Regular Price: $15,000
Discount (20%): -$3,000
─────────────────────────
Total Today: $12,000
You Save: $3,000

Effective Rate: $500/month
(vs $625/month regular rate)

Step 4: Complete Payment

  • Credit/Debit card
  • Wire transfer (for $1,000+)
  • PayPal
  • Cryptocurrency (for $5,000+)
  • Purchase Order (approved accounts)

Step 5: Instant Activation

  • Account created immediately
  • Welcome email sent
  • Access credentials provided
  • Migration can begin

Service Management

During Prepaid Term:

Automatic Renewal Reminders:

  • 90 days before expiration
  • 60 days before expiration
  • 30 days before expiration
  • 14 days before expiration
  • 7 days before expiration

Upgrade Options:

  • Can upgrade tier anytime
  • Pay difference (prorated)
  • New term starts from upgrade date
  • Or credit applied to renewal

Downgrade Policy:

  • Available at renewal only
  • Cannot downgrade mid-term
  • Unused credit applies to new plan

Add More Mailboxes:

  • Available anytime
  • Prorated for remaining term
  • Same discount rate applied
  • Immediate activation

Renewal Process

60 Days Before Expiration:

Renewal Options Available:
─────────────────────────────────────
Option 1: Renew Same Term
2 Years at $12,000 (20% discount)

Option 2: Upgrade Term
3 Years at $16,875 (25% discount) ← Recommended
Save additional $1,875

Option 3: Extend Term
Add 1 year to existing at current rate
$6,000 (keep 20% discount locked)

Option 4: Switch to Monthly
$625/month (no discount)

Renewal Benefits:

  • Keep current discount rate (or better)
  • Option to upgrade tier
  • Option to extend term
  • Loyalty bonuses applied

Auto-Renewal Available:

  • Enable auto-renewal
  • Charge 30 days before expiration
  • Notification sent 60 days prior
  • Can cancel anytime before charge

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Money-Back Guarantee

30-Day Full Refund:

  • Available on all prepaid plans
  • No questions asked
  • Full refund within 30 days
  • Applies to new customers and upgrades

How to Request:

  1. Contact support within 30 days
  2. Provide account details
  3. Refund processed in 5-7 business days
  4. Original payment method

Cancellation After 30 Days

Prorated Refund Policy:

6-Month to 1-Year Plans:

  • Month 1: 100% refund (30-day guarantee)
  • Month 2-3: 75% of unused time refunded
  • Month 4-6: 50% of unused time refunded
  • After 6 months: 25% of unused time refunded

2-Year Plans:

  • First 30 days: 100% refund
  • Months 2-6: 75% of unused time
  • Months 7-12: 60% of unused time
  • Year 2: 50% of unused time

3-Year+ Plans:

  • First 30 days: 100% refund
  • Year 1: 75% of unused time
  • Year 2: 60% of unused time
  • Year 3+: 50% of unused time

Calculation Example:

Plan: 2-Year Prepaid ($12,000)
Used: 6 months (25% of term)
Remaining: 18 months (75% of term)
Refund Tier: 60% (months 7-12)

Calculation:
Unused value: $12,000 × 75% = $9,000
Refund amount: $9,000 × 60% = $5,400

Transfer to Another Service

Don't Want to Cancel?

Option 1: Transfer to Different PUPAM Service

  • Full credit applied to any service
  • No penalty or fees
  • Effective immediately
  • Prorated calculation

Option 2: Gift to Someone Else

  • Transfer to friend/colleague
  • Full term transferred
  • No fees or charges
  • Support helps with transfer

Option 3: Pause Service (Up to 6 Months)

  • Available for personal emergencies
  • Extends expiration date
  • Full service resumes when unpaused
  • Available once per term

Prepaid FAQs

Can I upgrade mid-term?

Yes! You can upgrade your plan tier anytime.

Process:

  1. Request upgrade to higher tier
  2. Pay prorated difference
  3. Instant upgrade applied
  4. Same expiration date maintained

Example:

Current Plan: Basic (2 years remaining)
Paid: $192 for 2 years
Value Used: $48 (6 months at $8/mo)
Remaining Credit: $144

Upgrade to Business:
Business 18-month cost: $382.50
Credit applied: -$144
Pay today: $238.50

What if I need more mailboxes?

Add mailboxes anytime! Same discount rate applies.

Example:

Current: 25 mailboxes, 18 months remaining
Rate: $20/mailbox/month (20% prepaid discount)
Add: 5 more mailboxes

Cost: 5 × $20 × 18 months = $1,800
Immediate activation

Can I switch from monthly to prepaid?

Absolutely! Best decision you can make.

Process:

  1. Select prepaid term
  2. Unused days credited toward prepaid
  3. Discount applied immediately
  4. Start saving!

Example:

Current: Monthly at $25/month
Paid for current month: $25
Days remaining: 20 days
Credit: $16.67

Switch to 1-Year Prepaid:
Annual cost: $255
Credit applied: -$16.67
Pay today: $238.33
Start saving: $45/year

Is there a discount for multiple domains?

Yes! Volume pricing available.

Domain Discount Tiers:

1-4 domains:    Standard pricing
5-10 domains:   5% off all domains
11-25 domains:  10% off all domains
26-50 domains:  15% off all domains
51+ domains:    Custom bulk pricing

Plus:

  • Multi-year discount stacks
  • Bundle with email for extra 5% off
  • Free WHOIS privacy on all

Can I pay annually but not all upfront?

Yes - Payment Plans Available!

Eligible for:

  • 2-year prepaid or longer
  • Total order $1,000+
  • Approved credit check

Terms:

  • 3, 6, or 12 monthly installments
  • Small financing fee (3-5%)
  • First payment today
  • Auto-pay required

Example:

Plan: 3-Year Enterprise Prepaid
Total: $1,512 (save $648)

Payment Plan Options:
○ 3 payments of $520/month
○ 6 payments of $265/month
● 12 payments of $135/month ← Popular

What happens if PUPAM raises prices?

You're Protected!

Prepaid Price Lock Guarantee:

  • Your rate locked for entire term
  • No price increases affect you
  • Renewal offers honor your rate
  • Extension options at current rate

Example:

You: Paid $21.25/month (1-year prepaid in 2024)
2025: Price increases to $28/month
Your rate: Still $21.25/month

Renewal: Option to renew at $21.25 or current prepaid rate
(whichever is better for you)

Can I get a refund if I switch providers?

Yes, subject to our refund policy (see Cancellation section above).

Better Option: Try our migration back guarantee!

  • Switched to competitor?
  • Not happy within 90 days?
  • We'll migrate you back FREE
  • Honor your prepaid rate
  • Extend term for inconvenience

Prepaid vs Monthly Comparison

Side-by-Side Analysis

Business Email Plan (25 mailboxes):

Feature                  | Monthly Plan | 2-Year Prepaid | Savings
─────────────────────────|──────────────|────────────────|─────────
Monthly Cost             | $625         | $500           | $125/mo
Annual Cost              | $7,500       | $6,000         | $1,500/yr
2-Year Total             | $15,000      | $12,000        | $3,000
Setup Fee                | $100         | FREE           | $100
Migration                | $200         | FREE           | $200
SSL Certificate          | $54/yr       | FREE           | $108
Support Level            | Standard     | Priority       | Upgrade
Storage Bonus            | None         | +25%           | Bonus
Price Lock               | No           | Yes            | Protected
Billing Frequency        | 24 invoices  | 1 invoice      | Time saved
─────────────────────────|──────────────|────────────────|─────────
TOTAL VALUE              | $15,354      | $12,000        | $3,354 saved
                         |              |                | (22% total savings)

Long-Term Value Comparison

5-Year Cost Projection:

Monthly Billing (with 5% annual increases):

Year 1: $7,500
Year 2: $7,875 (+5%)
Year 3: $8,269 (+5%)
Year 4: $8,682 (+5%)
Year 5: $9,116 (+5%)
─────────────────
Total: $41,442

5-Year Prepaid (locked rate):

Year 1-5: $26,250 total
(No price increases)
─────────────────
Total: $26,250

SAVINGS: $15,192 (37% saved)

How to Purchase Prepaid

Online Purchase

Step-by-Step:

  1. Visit Our Website

    • Go to pupam.com/prepaid
    • Or login to existing account
  2. Select Services

    • Choose email plan
    • Add domains
    • Select add-ons
  3. Choose Prepaid Term

    • View discount options
    • Compare savings
    • Select term (6mo-5yr)
  4. Review Order

    • Verify configuration
    • See total savings
    • Apply coupon codes
  5. Complete Payment

    • Enter payment details
    • Review terms
    • Complete purchase
  6. Instant Access

    • Account created
    • Welcome email
    • Start using immediately

For Large Orders ($5,000+):

Benefits:

  • Custom pricing quotes
  • Flexible payment terms
  • Tailored solutions
  • Volume discounts
  • Contract negotiation
  • Legal review assistance

Contact:

  • Email: sales@pupam.com
  • Phone: +1 (555) 123-SALES
  • Live Chat: Available 24/7

Information to Provide:

  • Number of mailboxes needed
  • Preferred prepaid term
  • Any special requirements
  • Budget range
  • Timeline

Educational & Non-Profit Discounts

Additional Savings Available!

Eligible Organizations:

  • Educational institutions
  • Registered non-profits
  • Charitable organizations
  • Religious institutions
  • Government agencies (selected)

Extra Discount:

  • +10% off all prepaid rates
  • +15% off 3-year+ prepaid
  • Free premium features
  • Dedicated edu/non-profit support

How to Apply:

  1. Purchase prepaid plan
  2. Submit organization verification
  3. Documentation reviewed (2-3 days)
  4. Discount retroactively applied
  5. Credit issued or refund sent

Required Documents:

  • Non-profit: 501(c)(3) certificate
  • Education: .edu email or accreditation proof
  • Government: Official documentation

Prepaid Success Stories

Case Study 1: TechStart Inc.

Company: SaaS startup, 15 employees

Challenge:

  • Budget constraints
  • Cash flow management
  • Needed enterprise features

Solution:

  • 2-year Business Email prepaid
  • 15 mailboxes
  • Total: $4,800 (saved $1,200)

Results:

  • ✅ 20% cost savings
  • ✅ Budgeting simplified
  • ✅ Priority support included
  • ✅ No billing surprises

Quote: "Prepaid saved us $1,200 and eliminated monthly billing headaches. Plus, the priority support has been invaluable." - Michael Chen, CTO


Case Study 2: Global Consulting LLC

Company: International consultancy, 150 users

Challenge:

  • Managing 150 mailboxes monthly
  • Price increases year over year
  • Need cost predictability

Solution:

  • 5-year Enterprise prepaid
  • 150 mailboxes
  • Total: $70,200 (saved $31,800)

Results:

  • ✅ 31% cost savings ($31,800)
  • ✅ Price locked for 5 years
  • ✅ Dedicated account manager
  • ✅ Double storage included
  • ✅ Free email security suite

Quote: "The 5-year prepaid was a no-brainer. We're saving over $30,000 and our rate is locked regardless of future increases." - Patricia Rodriguez, CFO


Case Study 3: Design Studio Collective

Company: Creative agency, 8 employees

Challenge:

  • Limited budget
  • Needed professional email
  • Wanted to avoid contracts

Solution:

  • 1-year Basic prepaid
  • 8 mailboxes
  • Total: $816 (saved $144)

Results:

  • ✅ 15% savings
  • ✅ Still flexible (1 year)
  • ✅ Professional email
  • ✅ Free SSL included

Quote: "We wanted to try prepaid without a long commitment. The 1-year option was perfect - saving money but not locked in forever." - Jamie Lee, Founder


Get Started with Prepaid

Choose Your Savings

Quick Calculator:

Your Business:
□ How many mailboxes? _____
□ Which plan tier? [ Basic | Business | Enterprise ]
□ How long? [ 6mo | 1yr | 2yr | 3yr | 5yr ]

Your Savings: $______
Effective Monthly Rate: $______/month

Try Our Savings Calculator: Calculate Now →


Special Launch Offer

Limited Time: October 2025

Extra 10% Off All Prepaid Plans:

  • On top of standard discounts
  • Valid through October 31, 2025
  • Use code: PREPAY2025
  • No minimum purchase

Example Savings:

Business Email (25 mailboxes), 2-Year Prepaid:
Regular 2-yr prepaid: $12,000 (20% off)
Launch discount: -$1,200 (extra 10%)
─────────────────────────────────────
Your Price: $10,800
Total Savings: $4,200 (28% off)
Effective Rate: $450/month (vs $625/month)

Support & Questions

Prepaid Support Team

Questions Before Purchase:

Existing Prepaid Customers:

  • Priority support queue
  • Faster response times
  • Dedicated support agents

Account Management:

Billing Questions:


Start Saving Today: View Prepaid Plans →

Calculate Your Savings: Prepaid Calculator →

Have Questions? Contact Sales →

Lock in your rate. Maximize savings. Go prepaid with PUPAM.

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