This promotion applies to Pro plans and standard seats on Team plans. When the Claude Fable 5 weekly usage promotion ends on July 19, 2026 at 11:59:59 PM PT, Fable 5 will still be available to you but moves from your plan's weekly usage limits to pay-as-you-go usage credits.
To make the change easier, we're giving eligible subscribers free one-time promotional credits. The free credits are standard usage credits, so they're not limited to Fable 5. You can use them on any model, and they can be used if you have reached your plan limit. Learn more about usage credits.
This article explains what the credits are, who's eligible, how to claim them, and when they expire.
Note: Claude Fable 5 is now a standard part of Max plans, premium seats on Team plans, and premium seats on seat-based Enterprise plans. You can continue to spend up to 50% of your weekly limits on Fable 5, with no additional charge beyond the rate of your subscription, so those plans aren’t eligible to receive these particular promotional credits. For more details, see Claude Fable 5 on your plan.
The free promotional credits are available to eligible Pro plans and standard seats on Team plans. Max and Enterprise plans are not eligible for these particular promotional credits. For eligibility details, see Who's eligible below. Additional offer terms apply.
What you get
Claude Fable 5 was previously included in your plan for a limited time, and let you use up to 50% of your weekly subscription limits on Fable 5 at no extra cost. Now you can keep using Fable 5 with usage credits and we’re offering $100 worth of usage credits to cover your initial use.
The amount of credits you’ll receive depends on your plan:
Pro plans (monthly and annual plans): $100 worth of usage credits
Team plans: $100 worth of usage credits per purchased standard seat, up to $2500 per organization. These credits are pooled into a single balance your whole team can draw from. A seat must be purchased, not just assigned to a team member, to count toward eligibility. Only an Owner or Primary Owner can claim them for the organization.
Note: The free promotional credits are non-refundable. The promotional credits expire 60 days after they become available.
Promotion timing and expiration
These promotional credits will gradually become available starting July 20, 2026, and you can claim your promotional credits through August 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. After this window closes, the credits can no longer be claimed.
These new promotional credits expire on September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT, 60 days after the promotion begins, regardless of when you’ve claimed them.
Who's eligible
You're eligible if you held a qualifying Pro plan or Team plan with standard seats as of July 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. Free trials are not included in this promotion.
Note: On Team plans, members don't see the promotion. Only an Owner or Primary Owner can claim the free credits for the organization.
How to claim your free credits
Claiming turns on usage credits for your account so they're ready to use.
Pro plans
Go to the free credits prompt that appears when you open Claude, or the banner in Settings > Usage. It shows the amount of free credits you'll get.
Review the terms, then select "Claim free credits."
If your account doesn't have a payment method on file, add one when prompted.
Note: On Claude Mobile, claiming takes you to claude.ai to finish, since some steps aren't yet available in the mobile apps.
Team plans
As an Owner or Primary Owner, open the free credits prompt or the banner in Organization settings > Usage.
Review the details, including your organization's total credit amount.
Select "Claim free credits" to enable them for your organization.
Members don't need to request access. Once an Owner or Primary Owner claims the free credits, the credits are pooled for the whole organization.
How to see your credit amount
Before you claim, the amount of free credits you'll get is shown in the claim prompt. On Team plans, the Owner or Primary Owner sees the organization's total amount when they go to claim their credits.
After you claim, you can see your credit balance in your usage settings. Your balance stays visible even if your subscription lapses or is canceled, so you can still use any remaining credits until they expire if you’re on an eligible plan.
Free credits are calculated in US dollars. If your account is billed in a different currency, the credit is converted to your local currency when it's added to your account, and that's the amount you'll see in your usage settings.
What happens when your credits run out or expire
If you have other usage credits: Your free promotional credits are spent first, then your other credits, including auto-reload if you have it turned on. You won't see a separate message when this happens.
If you have no credits left: You'll see the standard prompt to add usage credits.
When your free credits expire: The promotional credit expires on September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT, 60 days after the promotion begins, regardless of when you’ve claimed them. To keep using models beyond your plan's limits, you can add more usage credits. Usage credits unrelated to this promotion will expire according to their own terms.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay anything to claim my free credits?
No. The credits are free for eligible subscribers. Claiming them turns on usage credits for your account, but you're only charged if you buy additional usage credits later.
How do I see how much free credit I'm getting?
The promotional credit amount is shown in the claim prompt before you claim. On Team plans, the Owner or Primary Owner sees the organization's total amount at that point. After you claim, your balance appears in your usage settings.
Can I use my free credits on any model?
Yes. They're standard usage credits and aren't limited to Fable 5. You can use them on any model, and they also cover you if you reach a plan limit.
What happens to my credits if I cancel my subscription?
Free credits are non-refundable. Your balance stays visible and you can use any remaining credits until they expire if you’re on an eligible plan.
I'm on a Team plan. How do we get the free credits?
Free credits are granted per purchased standard seat and pooled at the organization level, up to a limit. Only an Owner or Primary Owner can claim them for the organization. When an Owner or Primary Owner claims the free credits, they'll see the organization's total credit amount.
My account isn't billed in US dollars. What amount will I see?
Free credits are calculated in US dollars for all eligible subscribers. If your account is billed in another currency, the credit is converted to your local currency when it's added to your account, and your usage settings show that local-currency amount. Once added, the balance doesn't change with exchange rates.
I'm on the Max plan or a premium seat on the Team plan. Do I get these credits?
No. On the Max plan and premium seats on the Team plan, Fable 5 stays included in your plan's usage limits, so those plans don't receive these credits.
I'm on a legacy seat-based Enterprise plan. Do I get these credits?
No. On seat-based Enterprise plans, premium seats include Fable 5 in your plan's usage limits, so they don't receive these credits. Standard seats access Fable 5 through usage credits only and aren't eligible for this particular one-time promotional credit.