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RouteXL is free to use for all routes up to 20 stops, under a [[Fair Use Policy]]. If you plan multiple routes a day, but never have more than 20 addresses to enter, there is no payment required. The free version is fully functional, you can use all goodies. Registration is not required. You can use the route planner without an account. You do need an account to change some [[Options]]. The [[API]] requires registration and is free for routes up to 10 stops.
The premium service allows you to add more stops to an itinerary. There are upgrades for routes up to 100 stops or more, for the time period of one day (24 hours), one month or recurring. Also, the premium service has higher quality maps and [[geocoding]], using Google's premium services.
You can access the premium service via these methods:
* Upgrade your account* Buy an 24h access codevia PayPal
* Business subscription
The first two methods are method is automated and instantly available. The latter is processed manually and may take several business days.
== Upgrade your account via PayPal ==
Upgrading an account via PayPal is the most easy way to go premium. When you have a premium subscription, all you need to do is log in and the maximum number of stops per route is instantly increased. PayPal payments are easy, fast and secure.
* Accounts are personal, but you may be able to use it on several computers or locations. They are not locked to an IP address.
* Each account can only find one route at a time.
To upgrade your account go to: [https://www.routexl.nlcom/blog/subscriptions/ subscriptions] === Receipt === When you upgrade via PayPal you will not receive an invoice, as the payment is made on beforehand, but you will receive a receipt via email. The receipt is based on the details of your PayPal account, will be sent to the email address of your PayPal account and has VAT based on the country of your PayPal account. If you need to have the receipt addressed differently, make sure to [https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/settings/ edit your PayPal settings] before you make the payment. Once the receipt is sent, it can not be changed.
=== Upgrade not available ===
It may happen that your account was upgraded, but the route planner does not allow you to add more addresses to the map. If this happens, your [[session]] may need to be reset.
In case of persisting problems, you may also want to check the [https://www.paypal-status.com/history/production status page] at PayPal.
=== Change payment method ===
Your credit card and bank account can be used for your PayPal subscription. If you need to change your payment method, e.g. add a new credit card or change your bank account, [https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/money/ manage your wallet] at PayPal.
=== Cancel subscription ===
The single day or single month upgrades stop automatically after the period ends, e.g. the "RouteXL 100 - Day" and "RouteXL 100 - Month" upgrades. These will not be repeated and there will be no automatic payment. The recurring subscriptions via PayPal, e.g. "RouteXL 100 - Recurring", will be repeated monthly with automatic payments. You can cancel your a recurring subscription on [https://www.routexl.nlcom/blog/subscriptions/ your subscriptions] page on our website] or at on the [https://www.paypal.com/webscr?cmd=_manage-paylist preapproved payments] page at PayPal. Note: if your account has a business subscription on invoice, these pages will not work for you. === Remarks === * If you live in Belgium you may wish to use Bancontact for your payment. You can not add Bancontact as a credit card in PayPal, but you can [https://www.paypal-opladen.be/ add money] to your PayPal account.* Our prices are set in EUR. PayPal will set the exchange rate to your local currency. If you need an estimate of our prices in your local currency try Google, see this [https://www.google.com/search?q=5+eur+to+usd EUR to USD example].
== Buy an access code Business subscription ==
* Access codes only allow "RouteXL 100 stops - Business": €40 EUR ex VAT per month (up to 100 addresses per route)* "RouteXL 200 - Business": €75 EUR ex VAT per month (up to 200 addresses per route for a period of 24 hours. If your need more stops or a longer period, you should register an account and upgrade.)
== Business = Benefits === Benefits of the business subscription are:* full business details and VAT on invoice* payment by bank transfer, no credit card required* more stable, e.g. no PayPal IPN queueing ([https://support.routexl.com/t/paid-via-paypal-but-no-upgrade-do-not-pay-again/276 read this])* more flexible, e.g. 6 or 12 month on one invoice* priority at support issues === Application === The application requires your business details and can be made using the [https://www.routexl.com/blog/business-subscription/ request form]. The business details will be checked before acceptance. This process requires a human hand and may take several working days. === Cancellation === Subscriptions can be cancelled on a monthly basis. To cancel a business subscription on invoice, send an email via our [https://www.routexl.com/blog/contact/ contact form]. === RouteXL 500 ===