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
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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
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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
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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:
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Business Email: 25 mailboxes
Term: 2 Years
Regular Price: $15,000
Discount (20%): -$3,000
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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:
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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:
- Contact support within 30 days
- Provide account details
- Refund processed in 5-7 business days
- 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:
- Request upgrade to higher tier
- Pay prorated difference
- Instant upgrade applied
- 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:
- Select prepaid term
- Unused days credited toward prepaid
- Discount applied immediately
- 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
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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
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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%)
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Total: $41,442
5-Year Prepaid (locked rate):
Year 1-5: $26,250 total
(No price increases)
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Total: $26,250
SAVINGS: $15,192 (37% saved)
How to Purchase Prepaid
Online Purchase
Step-by-Step:
-
Visit Our Website
- Go to pupam.com/prepaid
- Or login to existing account
-
Select Services
- Choose email plan
- Add domains
- Select add-ons
-
Choose Prepaid Term
- View discount options
- Compare savings
- Select term (6mo-5yr)
-
Review Order
- Verify configuration
- See total savings
- Apply coupon codes
-
Complete Payment
- Enter payment details
- Review terms
- Complete purchase
-
Instant Access
- Account created
- Welcome email
- Start using immediately
Contact Sales (Recommended for Enterprise)
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:
- Purchase prepaid plan
- Submit organization verification
- Documentation reviewed (2-3 days)
- Discount retroactively applied
- 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%)
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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:
- Email: prepaid@pupam.com
- Phone: +1 (555) 123-PREPAY
- Live Chat: Available 24/7
Existing Prepaid Customers:
- Priority support queue
- Faster response times
- Dedicated support agents
Account Management:
- Email: accounts@pupam.com
- Phone: +1 (555) 123-ACCT
Billing Questions:
- Email: billing@pupam.com
- Phone: +1 (555) 123-BILL
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.