Tokens

Tokens are the currency used by PersonalTranslator to pay for translations.

How tokens work

• 1 token = 1 character in the message being translated.
• A 150-character message costs 150 tokens.
• Tokens are deducted each time a translation API call is made.
• Tokens are consumed even if the message turns out to be already in your target language — the API call is made first regardless.

Your starting balance

When you first use PersonalTranslator, you receive a one-time free allocation of tokens. This is enough to try the bot and translate a good number of messages before needing to top up.

There are no monthly free tokens — the initial allocation is a one-time gift.

Checking your balance

Use /status at any time to see:

• Your current token balance with a visual bar
• How many characters you have translated in total
• When you last made a purchase

Running out of tokens

When your balance reaches zero, translations will be paused until you purchase a token pack. You can do this directly inside Discord — see the Purchasing page for details.

Token tips

• Longer messages cost more. If you only need to understand part of a message, you can use /translate and type just that portion.
• Tokens never expire — purchased packs remain valid indefinitely.
• You can check your balance any time with /status without spending any tokens.