Claude Max and Team plans now include monthly Claude API credits

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Claude Max and Team subscribers now get monthly credits for the Claude API: $100 on Max 5x, $200 on Max 20x, and on Team $20 per Standard seat and $100 per Premium seat, pooled up to $500.

To claim them, you link a Claude Console organization to your plan; no payment method is needed.
Credits refresh each billing cycle (monthly for annual plans) with no rollover, and they work only on the Claude API in the Claude Console, not on other platforms.

Who can use it: Max 5x, Max 20x and Team, including discounted Team plans. New subscribers can claim after 7 days on an eligible plan. Free, Pro and Enterprise aren't eligible.
When: Announced October 7, 2026.

Claude docs: API credits for Max and Team plans · Claude Platform release notes Announced 2026-10-07 · date only

Read the official announcement for access details. Availability can depend on your plan, region or workplace settings.

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