Claude Code Promo: Claim $100 Free Credits for Claude Pro (Up to $250 on Max)
Anthropic is giving existing Claude Pro subscribers $100 in free Claude Code credits, and Claude Max subscribers can claim $250. The credit is designed for Claude Code cloud sessions, which keep running even when your laptop is closed. Here is everything you need to know about the offer, who is eligible, and how to claim it before the deadline.
Claude Code Free Credit Deal
- Offer: Free Claude Code credits for existing subscribers
- Credit value: $100 (Pro) or $250 (Max)
- Works with: Claude Code cloud sessions that keep working while your laptop is closed
- Usage order: The credit is used before your regular plan usage, so it does not eat into your limits
- Claim deadline: October 7 (11:59 PM PT)
- Credit expires: November 4
- Eligibility: Existing subscribers only, one credit per account
How to Claim Your Claude Code Credit
- Run /claim-credit in Claude Code, or open the claim banner at claude.ai/code.
- Connect your GitHub account and pick a repository.
- Start a cloud session. The credit is applied automatically.
Claim Your 1 Year of Claude Team for Free: The Claude for Startups Program
The Claude for Startups program by Anthropic provides eligible early-stage companies with 1 year of Claude Team for free (up to 5 seats) and $1,000 in Claude API credits to accelerate their growth.
=> https://claude.com/programs/startups
Key Program Benefits
- Free Claude Team Access: Get 12 months of free access to the Team plan for up to 5 users.
- API Credits: Receive an upfront $1,000 API credit to build and scale your product, with potential access to up to $100,000 if backed by partner VC firms.
- Claude Startup Stack: Access up to $45,000 in exclusive discounts and credits from third-party tools (such as Linear, ElevenLabs, Granola, ClickHouse, Gamma, and more).
- Technical Support: Book dedicated office hours with Anthropic’s Applied AI team for technical guidance.
- Community & Networking: Participate in exclusive events, hackathons, and founder-focused networking opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Companies founded within the last 5 years or companies that have raised funding within the last 2 years.
- Applications must be submitted using a corporate email address that matches the company’s official domain.
- The organization must be a new subscriber to the Claude Team plan.
Claude Pricing Plans: Which One Should You Choose?
Once the trial period ends, picking the right subscription depends on how much you use Claude day to day. Here’s a quick breakdown of the current plans:
- Pro Plan: From $17/mo (billed annually) or $20/mo billed monthly
- Max Plan: From $100/month
Note: Pricing excludes applicable tax and is subject to change at Anthropic’s discretion.
Final Thoughts
If you already subscribe to Claude Pro or Max, this is a simple way to try Claude Code cloud sessions at no extra cost, without touching your regular plan limits.
