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Prepay Billing Added to Gemini API in AI Studio

Set budgets upfront to control costs and avoid surprises.

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Key Points

1Prepay credits in AI Studio
2Link billing for instant use
3Easy budget control
4For all users

Purchase Gemini API credits upfront in Google AI Studio via prepay billing. Link billing account to avoid surprises. Enables devs to plan usage flexibly without overages.

Key point

Purchase Gemini API credits upfront in Google AI Studio via prepay billing. Link billing account to avoid surprises. Enables devs to plan usage flexibly without overages.

Impact

Set budgets upfront to control costs and avoid surprises. Key checks: Prepay credits in AI Studio / Link billing for instant use / Easy budget control.