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The Claude Max plan includes two parts of resources: the in-subscription conversation usage limits and the billable promotional API credits, and the two are not interchangeable.
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Sources
50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
10/24/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 1/22/2027
Sources
Claude Max Members Now Get $100–200/Month in API Credits: Usage Guide and Limitations Explained
youtubeDave | AI Automation10/23/2026
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