# What are credits and why do I need them?



##### Post Metadata
- Posted at: almost 7 years ago
- Net upvotes: 2


## Comments
### Comment 1

Credits are the usage currency in ArcGIS Online used for analysis, storage, and premium data access. They are needed to run Business Analyst tools and perform advanced GIS tasks efficiently.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: 3 months ago
- Author title: 2x| Esri Certified ArcGIS Pro Associate (2101) | Esri Certified ArcGIS Online Administration Associate 2024| ArcGIS Pro • ArcGIS Online • Enterprise GIS • 3D GIS & Point Clouds



### Comment 2

Service credits are the currency used across ArcGIS and are used for specific transactions and types of storage such as storing features, performing analytics, and using premium content. Any ArcGIS software including Business Analyst that interacts with ArcGIS Online can use credits. In the Business Analyst web app, service credits are used for specific actions such as running PDF and Excel reports, exporting infographics in PDF or Dynamic HTML format, exporting analysis results, and more. Some actions do not use credits.

To learn more about credits, visit https://doc.arcgis.com/en/business-analyst/web/credits.htm.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Principal Product Marketing Manager | Upstart Auto Retail




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