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Usage Credit Expiration Policy

Design credit expiration rules that feel fair and reduce churn.

Quick checklist

  • Keep expiration rules simple and visible.
  • Offer clear reminders before expiration.
  • Align credits with usage billing cycles.
  • Avoid expiration windows under 30 days.
  • Provide a renewal path for unused credits.

Step-by-step

  1. Define credit validity windows by plan.
  2. Add reminders at 30 and 7 days.
  3. Show remaining credits in the dashboard.
  4. Align credit usage with the rate card.
  5. Review churn impact after changes.

What to watch

  • Credits expiring too quickly.
  • Confusing rules across plans.
  • Credits that hide the unit cost.

Common mistakes

  • Hiding expiration in legal docs only.
  • Allowing credits to bypass caps.
  • Not showing credit usage in-product.

Tools to use