AWS has introduced a new sign-up experience where most new customers can create an AWS account without providing a credit card. This new experience is being rolled out gradually, so it may not yet be available to everyone.
If AWS asks you to provide a payment method, it may place a temporary $1 authorization hold for verification, which is generally released within 3–5 days. You will not be charged for AWS usage under the Free Plan unless you upgrade to a Paid Plan.
Amazon SES and Amazon SNS are included among the supported services in AWS’s new Free Tier experience, so they can be used for email sending and tracking with MailBluster, subject to AWS’s applicable limits and pricing.
Please note that AWS may still require payment information depending on your account, eligibility, sign-up method, or if you choose to upgrade to a Paid Plan