Is the monthly AI credit allowance accumulated?

Overview

The AI credit allowance is provided in fixed amounts. Many users ask whether unused credits accumulate over multiple periods. This article explains the key points about the reset, usage, and the different reset cycles.

Are AI credits accumulated?

No, AI credits are not accumulated.
They are fully reset at the beginning of a new reset cycle.

Example:
If 10,000 characters are available per month, all used characters are reset to zero at the start of the next cycle. Unused credits expire and are not carried over.

Reset cycle of the test allowance

The free test allowance of 5,000 AI credits is available to all organisations.

This allowance runs on a monthly reset cycle. This means: after one month, the used credits are reset and the allowance becomes fully available again.

Reset cycle for purchased allowance

If you purchase AI credits, the reset cycle is usually adjusted to 365 days.

This ensures that the purchased annual allowance remains fully available during this period.
Only after the 365 days have passed will the allowance be reset again.

Identical process across different models

Even if there are different models, the process remains the same:

• An allowance is available

• Usage takes place within the respective reset cycle

• After the cycle ends, a reset occurs

• The allowance is then available again