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Can I get a OpenAI API refund?

Checked against OpenAI API's own documentation · Last verified 17 Aug 2026

Purchased API credits expire after one year and are non-refundable except where required by law. Cancelling monthly billing does not refund usage already accrued in the current month. A disputed or refunded payment removes an equivalent credit amount.

Only by law

Cancellation fee: None documented

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Refund questions

From the verified OpenAI API guide

Can I get unused API credits refunded?

No, except where law requires it. Purchased credits expire after one year and are non-refundable.