Fuel Credits Explained

Fuel is the credit system that powers Fixly. Think of it like prepaid minutes for your AI receptionist.

What Is Fuel?

Fuel is a unit of credit. When Fixly takes an action that benefits your business, it costs Fuel.

1 Fuel = $1 USD

What Costs Fuel?

| Action | Cost | When Charged |
|--------|------|--------------|
| Booking a job | 1 Fuel | When calendar event is created |
| Receiving a referral job | 50 Fuel | When partner books job for you |

What's Free?

  • Answering calls

  • Answering questions

  • Capturing quote requests

  • Dashboard access

  • SMS reminders (included with bookings)

  • Review requests (included with bookings)
  • Checking Your Balance

    Your Fuel balance is shown:

  • On the Billing page

  • In the Settings sidebar

  • On the Today dashboard
  • Low Balance Alerts

    When your balance drops below 10 Fuel:

  • You'll receive an email notification

  • A banner appears in the dashboard

  • SMS alert (if enabled)
  • Running Out

    If Fuel hits 0:

  • Fixly still answers calls

  • Bookings are captured but marked as pending

  • Top up to activate bookings
  • We never let you miss a call due to low Fuel.

    Fuel History

    View your Fuel usage in BillingActivity:

  • Each action listed with date and cost

  • Fuel purchases shown as positive entries

  • Searchable and exportable

  • Last updated: January 18, 2026

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