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How many credits does email verification use?

Written by Bourhan Sbalbal

THIS ARTICLE IS FOR: ✅ Self-Serve

Stage: Onboarding / Live

Owner: CS

Last updated: 2026-7-27

TL;DR

  • Email-only verification (via the Email Verifier) costs 1 email verification credit per email.

  • Business Email during a normal export costs 1 credit.

  • Triple Verification during export costs an additional 1 credit (+1 on top of Business Email).

  • Credit cost depends on which method you use, not the size of your list alone.

When you'd use this / Why it matters

Understanding credit costs upfront helps you plan verification at scale without unexpected credit drain — whether you're verifying an external list or exporting Triple-Verified leads directly from ListKit.

Credit costs by method

1. Email Verifier (external lists)

Used when verifying emails from outside ListKit — uploaded via CSV or pasted manually.

  • Cost: 1 email verification credit per email verified

2. Normal export from ListKit's database

Used when exporting leads directly from ListKit and selecting fields at checkout.

  • Business Email: 1 credit

  • Business Email Triple Verification: +1 credit (on top of the Business Email cost)

Example cost breakdown

Example 1: Verifying an external list of 1,000 emails

  • 1,000 emails × 1 credit = 1,000 email verification credits

Example 2: Exporting 500 leads with Business Email only

  • 500 leads × 1 credit = 500 credits

Example 3: Exporting 500 leads with Business Email + Triple Verification

  • 500 leads × (1 credit + 1 credit) = 1,000 credits total

Expected outcome

You should now be able to:

  • Understand exactly what each verification method costs

  • Plan your credit usage before running a large verification job

  • Choose the right verification method based on your budget and needs

Troubleshooting / FAQs

Does verifying a Risky or Bad email still use a credit?
Yes. The credit is used for running the verification itself, regardless of the result.

Is there a cheaper way to verify large external lists?
Cost is 1 credit per email regardless of list size — there's currently no bulk discount tier.

Does Triple Verification apply to the Email Verifier tool?
No. Triple Verification is only available during export from ListKit's database at checkout. The Email Verifier uses a single verification pass.

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