On October 10, 2026, the package fleet-costs-sdk appeared on PyPI — an official Python SDK for the Fleet Costs API, which calculates landed cost, duties, VAT, and freight. For teams automating international logistics, this means embedding calculations directly into code instead of manual spreadsheets. But if you operate from Russia or another country with card payment restrictions, the key question is how to pay for the API subscription and avoid a dead key. Here's a practical breakdown.

What is Fleet Costs and why the SDK

Fleet Costs is a cloud service for shipping cost calculation: it factors in customs duties, VAT, freight, and fees to deliver a final landed cost per item. The PyPI SDK lets you call these calculations from Python code — for example, automatically fetching duties for a specific country during checkout. The package itself is free, but the API runs on a subscription: after registration you get a key and a request limit.

Pricing and how much it costs

As of publication (October 10, 2026), Fleet Costs lists three plans. Exact prices may change, so check the current pricing page before paying.

  • Starter — basic access with a limited number of monthly requests, suitable for small projects and testing.
  • Business — extended limits, priority support, multi-warehouse integration.
  • Enterprise — custom terms, SLA, and a dedicated manager.

Billing is typically monthly or annual. If no exact figure is available in the source, check the current rate on the service's website — prices may depend on exchange rates and region.

Which cards are accepted and regional restrictions

Fleet Costs, like most foreign SaaS, accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cards issued in Russia do not work directly due to payment restrictions. The service may also reject cards from some CIS countries. In such cases, virtual cards from foreign issuers are used — they can be topped up with crypto (USDT/USDC) or through partner exchangers.

Important: some payment gateways require the card's country to match the account's registration country. If you list a European address but the card is issued in another jurisdiction, the payment may be declined. VirtCardPay virtual cards let you choose a suitable BIN and account currency to reduce the risk of rejection.

How to pay for the subscription with a virtual card: step by step

  1. Register with Fleet Costs and choose a plan.
  2. Issue a virtual Visa/Mastercard in your VirtCardPay dashboard (or another service).
  3. Top up the card for the plan amount plus a 10–15% buffer for exchange rate changes or conversion fees.
  4. In the Fleet Costs payment section, enter the card details: number, expiry, CVC. Make sure the card's country matches the account region.
  5. Confirm the payment. If 3-D Secure is required, the code will arrive in your card service app.
  6. After successful payment, verify that the API key is activated and limits are updated.

How much to keep on balance: if the plan costs, say, $49 per month, keep $55–60 on the card to cover possible conversion fees (if the card is in a different currency) and avoid a decline due to insufficient funds on the billing date.

What to do if a payment fails

A decline can happen for several reasons: insufficient funds, country mismatch, a block from the issuing bank, or a technical glitch. Check the balance, make sure the card is active and supports international online payments. If the payment is rejected again, try another virtual card or contact Fleet Costs support — sometimes they accept payments through alternative gateways. As a last resort, you can pay with cryptocurrency if the service supports it.

FAQ

Can I pay for Fleet Costs with a Russian card?

Not directly, due to payment system restrictions. Use a virtual card from a foreign issuer.

Which account currency is best?

If the plan is priced in dollars, choose a USD card — that way you pay fewer conversion fees.

What happens if I don't pay on time?

API access may be suspended and the key deactivated. There's usually a grace period, but it's better to top up in advance.

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This material is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Data and service terms may change, so check primary sources before making a payment or investment decision. Mentions of third-party brands and services do not imply official partnership, support, or endorsement by VirtCardPay.
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