ReasonExplanation
Pricing modelMNC/MNC routing uses per-country / per-operator decimal rates, not flat SMS credits.
BillingMCC/MNC usage and billing run on wallet amounts (currency), not credit units.
Reseller PricingOfficial docs: “Use this option if you are using a wallet system and have enabled MCC MNC Routing.”
Reseller MarginMargin/refund features work only when Credit Type = Wallet.
Platform designChangelog v5.9: MCC/MNC manage/validation is tied to Wallet credit type.

Credit fits India-style domestic SMS with a single Assign Route.
Wallet fits international SMS with MNC/MNC map routing and variable rates by operator/country.