I recently encountered a situation that I wanted to share and seek guidance on. I’ve attached a screenshot of an email I received from OpenAI regarding my API quota request.
I have a $2500 free usage credit, set to expire on January 1st, 2024. Given the current date and the $120 monthly cap, I’m concerned I won’t be able to maximize this credit before its expiration.
The catch is that since I’m using the free credit, there’s no payment history associated with my account. This seems to place me in a situation where I can’t get a quota increase due to the absence of a payment history, but I don’t have a payment history precisely because I’m using the free credit.
My usage has occasionally reached nearly $20 in a single day, so the current monthly limit does feel restrictive. I’m curious if anyone else has faced a similar situation or if there are any insights or workarounds that might help.
I appreciate any feedback or suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to read and assist.