Hello Google Support Team,
I am writing to seek assistance regarding the usage tracking and billing for the Gemini API on my developer account.
I recently registered as a developer, generated an API key to test the Gemini models, and received free promotional credits. To ensure uninterrupted service (quotas), I also upgraded to a “Full account” and added a valid payment method. According to your FAQ, I understand that my free credits should automatically be applied to my usage first, and only after they are exhausted should my credit card be charged.
The Issue:
While my API key works perfectly and returns the expected results, my token consumption and API usage are not being reflected anywhere in my account.
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My billing overview does not show any usage.
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My free promotional credits are not being deducted.
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There are no logs, metrics, or analytics showing the number of requests I have made or the specific model types I have queried.
My Concerns:
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Billing Priority & Expiration: I am completely in the dark about where my current usage will ultimately be billed from. Since my free credits are set to expire in June, I am worried they might expire before the system actually deducts my current API usage from them, which could result in unexpected charges to my credit card.
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Usage Visibility: Beyond billing, I need a clear overview of my API consumption (e.g., requests per model, token counts) to properly monitor and scale my project. Currently, this information is entirely missing.
Questions:
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Is this a known platform issue/delay in reporting, or is there a misconfiguration on my end (e.g., something I missed in the Google Cloud Console / AI Studio)?
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Can you confirm that my current usage will be covered by my active free credits as expected?
Thank you