When you create an AWS account, you need to provide a valid payment method for account verification. AWS may place a temporary authorization hold of approximately $1, which is normally released within 3–5 days.
New AWS customers can receive up to $200 in AWS Free Tier credits:
- $100 credit when the AWS account is created.
- Up to an additional $100 by completing eligible AWS activities.
- The AWS Free Plan is available for up to 6 months, or until the available credits are used, whichever happens first.
- Free Tier credits can be applied toward eligible AWS services, including Amazon SES.
Starting July 21, 2026, new Amazon SES accounts no longer receive the previous SES-specific allowance of 3,000 free message charges per month for 12 months. Customers who were already using that SES Free Tier before this change can continue using their remaining benefit until their original 12-month period ends.
New SES accounts now start on the Essentials plan. For up to 10 million emails per month, Essentials currently costs $0.16 per 1,000 emails. AWS Free Tier credits can cover eligible SES charges while credits remain. Customers can also switch to another SES plan or à-la-carte pricing.
Please note that all AWS and Amazon SES charges are billed directly by Amazon Web Services and are separate from MailBluster charges.