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Anthropic API credits now expire after one year, frustrating users

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Anthropic has implemented a one-year expiration policy for API credits, which has led to user dissatisfaction. One user reported losing $60 worth of credits without prior notification, expressing frustration with the business practice. This policy change has resulted in an unsatisfied customer and concerns about transparency. AI

IMPACT This policy change may impact developer adoption and trust in Anthropic's API services.

RANK_REASON User complaint about a product policy change.

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Anthropic API credits now expire after one year, frustrating users

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  1. r/Anthropic TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Chillon420 ·

    API Credits are only valid for 1 year

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Today i saw that my last years API Credits that i bought for direct API testing in my APPs are now not valid anymore.</p> <p>That is a f****ng business practic. They did not mention anywhere that they will expire nor did they notify me by email.<…

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