I can’t use these credits in normal API use cases, because:
- Google Maps Platform (GEO Family)
Your “GEO” credits are designed for the Google Maps Platform. You can use these credits by enabling and making requests to any of the following APIs:
- Maps SDK: Integrating maps into your web or mobile applications.
- Places API: Searching for establishments, locations, or points of interest.
- Routes API (Directions/Distance Matrix): Calculating travel times and directions.
- Address Validation API: Standardizing and verifying mailing addresses.
2. Core Google Cloud Services (CLOUD Family)
The “CLOUD” service family typically covers the foundational infrastructure of the platform. You can apply your credits by using:
- Compute Engine: Running Virtual Machines (VMs).
- Cloud Storage: Storing and retrieving data.
- Cloud SQL / BigQuery: Managing and analyzing databases.
- App Engine / Cloud Run: Deploying and scaling applications without managing infrastructure.
How to Verify What Services Your Credits Support
To be 100% sure of which services will consume your credits so you don’t get charged out-of-pocket, you should check the Credit Details in your billing console:
- Go to the Billing Credits Page in the Google Cloud Console.
- Find your active credit (e.g., “Google Developer Program”).
- Look for a section titled “Applicable to” or “Service restrictions”. This will list every specific API and service that can be paid for with these credits.
Note on Gemini API: Since Gemini is considered a specialized AI service, it often requires its own specific promotional credits or is billed under a different “AI/ML” category that your current developer credits do not cover."
I can’t use this because it’s only for things that are of no significance to the average user.
Are you kiddin me ?!
