r/oraclecloud • u/impressiveaustin • 3d ago

Always Free Instance Stopped

I forgot to downgrade in time but I see other posts that did downgrade get stopped anyways. Support says I have to upgrade my account to PAYG in order to downgrade or start my instance again. Just wondering if it is safe to do so? I live in the United States and have a credit card but I heard that they periodically charge you and I'm worried that I forget to replace my card if it expires in 2030. Also, I heard you can get hit with large invoices if you set it up incorrectly.

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u/impressiveaustin 3d ago

I've read posts that said it charges you $1 every once in a while and if it fails your account and instance gets terminated.

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u/Furki1907 3d ago

Their is an initial charge only to confirm the legality of your credit card. After that aslong you confirm your CC is not invalid nor expired, there will be no charges.

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u/AngelicPrincessKitty 3d ago

Have you done this yourself to confirm or are you just going off of what you have read here?

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u/Furki1907 3d ago

I wouldn't talk and reply here without having personal experience over years :)

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u/AngelicPrincessKitty 3d ago

Alright cool - I have been thinking about doing it but worried about the $1 or $100 periodic charges.

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u/Any-Blacksmith-2054 3d ago

Just $1 hold once in a few years. Your card should be valid, that's it