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A one-time purchase lets you buy a precisely defined set of business contacts with a single Stripe payment and no recurring charges. You select the industry category and location you want to target, receive a price quote based on the available contacts, complete checkout, and download your file. This path suits project-based outreach or one-off campaigns where you know exactly what you need.

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When to choose a one-time purchase

Choose a one-time purchase when you:
  • Have a specific campaign with a fixed contact target
  • Want to reach a single category or location without committing to a monthly plan
  • Are testing a new market before deciding on a subscription
  • Need a fast, defined dataset for a client or project
There are no recurring charges. You pay once and receive access to your file for a limited period after purchase.

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How to buy contacts

1

Go to the Buy Email Database section

From the SphereScout homepage or directory, navigate to the Buy Email Database section. You can also browse to a specific category or location page and use the direct purchase option shown there.
2

Select a category and location

Use the filters to choose the business category and geographic region you want to target. You can narrow by country, state or region, and business type. The more specific your filters, the more targeted your contact list will be.
3

Request a price quote

Click Get Instant Price to submit your filter selection. SphereScout searches the database and calculates how many contacts match your criteria along with the price for that dataset.
Quotes are generated asynchronously — the system searches the database in the background and returns a result within a few seconds. If you submit a quote request and the page is still loading, wait a moment or refresh the page to see the result. You do not need to resubmit.
4

Review your quote

Once the quote is ready, you see a summary showing:
  • Total number of matching business contacts
  • Breakdown of email addresses and phone numbers available
  • Price (excluding VAT; final tax is calculated at Stripe checkout based on your country)
If the results do not match what you need, click Modify Search to adjust your filters and request a new quote.
5

Enter your email and complete checkout

Enter the email address where you want to receive your download link, then click through to the Stripe checkout page. Payment is processed securely by Stripe. SphereScout does not store your payment details.
6

Download your contacts

After payment is confirmed, your contact file is prepared and a download link is sent to the email address you provided. You can also download directly from the confirmation page.
The download link expires after 7 days. Download your file promptly after purchase. If your link expires before you download, contact support@spherescout.io for assistance.
Your contacts are delivered as a CSV file compatible with Excel, Google Sheets, and most CRM import tools.

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What your file includes

Each contact record in a one-time purchase contains the same fields available through a subscription:
  • Company name and website
  • Email address (where available)
  • Phone number (where available)
  • Business address and location
  • Social media profile links
Coverage of email and phone fields varies by business category and region. The quote summary shows exact email and phone counts for your specific selection before you pay.

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No recurring charges

A one-time purchase is a single transaction. No subscription is created, no recurring billing is set up, and your card is charged only once. If you want to buy additional contacts in the future, you go through the same purchase flow again.
If you find yourself buying contacts regularly, a subscription plan offers a lower per-contact cost and a faster workflow. The Growth plan at $99/month gives you 50,000 credits — enough for frequent outreach without managing individual purchases. See subscription plans for details.