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OpenAI adds up to $500 monthly API credits for ChatGPT Pro and Business subscribers

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OpenAI says eligible ChatGPT Pro and Business subscribers can now claim up to $500 per month in API credits via ChatGPT billing, with activation required. The benefit mirrors a similar Anthropic offering for Max and Team plans.

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Timeline · 7 reports

  1. 2026-10-30 17:40 · r/ChatGPTPro
    ChatGPT Pro / Business now includes up to $500/mo in API credits (you have to activate)
  2. 2026-10-29 22:48 · Simon Willison's Weblog
    API credits benefit for eligible ChatGPT subscriptions
  3. 2026-10-29 11:55 · r/ChatGPT
    OpenAI has added monthly API credits to ChatGPT Pro and Business, matching your subscription price
  4. 2026-10-29 09:53 · r/OpenAI
    OpenAI now gives ChatGPT Pro and Business subscribers up to $500 a month in API credits
  5. 2026-10-28 23:58 · OpenAI (X)
    Starting today, eligible ChatGPT Pro and Business subscribers can claim up to $500 per month in API credits to build apps and agents
  6. 2026-10-28 23:45 · OpenAI YouTube
    API credits, now in ChatGPT Pro and Business plans
  7. 2026-10-28 23:38 · OpenAI Developer Announcements
    Claim up to 500$ in API credits using your ChatGPT Pro or Business subscription

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