Talk with Claude, an AI assistant from Anthropic

Credits must be purchased prior to using the API, and your credits will be applied to your usage according to our current pricing. These credits can be used for API access, Workbench usage, and Claude Code.

Once you have an account and are logged in, navigate to the API Dashboard at https://console.anthropic.com/dashboard ... Once you've selected a plan and added a payment method, you can add funds.

13 hours ago - Set up your billing for the API key to work on https://console.anthropic.com/settings/plans (choose the "Build" plan so you can add credits and only pay for usage). Access the Settings interface in LobeChat.

July 19, 2025 - This is your central hub for managing your account and checking usage stats. To connect your applications to Claude models, locate the API Keys section in the dashboard settings and generate your credentials [5].[

February 24, 2025 - 1. Subscribe to Claude Pro for $20 month · 2. Separately, Buy $100 worth of API credits

November 6, 2025 - Claude Pro and Max subscribers gain free credits for Claude Code on web and mobile – $250 for Pro, $1000 for Max. This technical guide covers features, claiming process, integration with Apidog, and developer benefits.

To qualify for usage Tier 2, you'll need to purchase a cumulative total of $40 of API usage credits on your Claude Console account. Here's what you need to do: Log into your Console account. Go to your Console Billing page.

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July 11, 2025 - API gateway services have emerged as powerful alternatives to direct Claude access, offering enhanced free credit packages alongside ongoing cost benefits. Services like laozhang.ai lead this category, providing $10 in free credits upon registration—double Anthropic's official offer—without requiring phone verification or credit card information.

10 hours ago - Education Plan – Anthropic also ... provides campus-wide access to Claude for students, faculty, and staff at discounted rates ([6]). It includes features such as an “academic research & learning mode” and “dedicated API credits” for educational purposes ...

September 24, 2024 - Simply click the Claim button to apply these free credits to your account. ... To fully utilize Claude’s API for larger projects, you can upgrade your account from the Evaluation plan by clicking the Upgrade button, as shown in Image 3.

July 8, 2025 - Anthropic periodically partners with cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud to offer promotional credits for Claude API usage.

July 8, 2024 - If you weren't lucky with the free credits offer or just want to add more to test for longer, you'll need to buy them upfront. To do so, click Settings at the top of the screen. Then, click Plans & billing on the left-side menu.

Build with the Claude API

If you're interested in both enhanced chat features and API access, you'll need to sign up for a paid Claude plan and separately set up Console access for API usage.