OpenAI Credit Consumption Policy Questioned
Analysis
The article reports a user's observation that OpenAI's API usage charged against newer credits before older ones, contrary to the user's expectation. This raises a question about OpenAI's credit consumption policy, specifically regarding the order in which credits with different expiration dates are utilized. The user is seeking clarification on whether this behavior aligns with OpenAI's established policy.
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“When I checked my balance, I expected that the December 2024 credits (that are now expired) would be used up first, but that was not the case. OpenAI charged my usage against the February 2025 credits instead (which are the last to expire), leaving the December credits untouched.”