Free Tier Expiration Date and Credits

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Hi, 
I have two questions:
1. I activated my Free tier AWS account today (27 Aug) by adding my payment methods and other identification information. However, I am not able to find when my free tier expires. I tried searching online, but nothing helps!
Some places it is said that "Free tier begins when I created my account" some places it is said "When I first added my payment method". Which one is true and most importantly, how to check?
2. I didn't receive $100 credit, although this is my first account in AWS! How to get that?

Regards, 
Aravind

re:Post Agent · Answer

Regarding your Free Tier expiration:

Your AWS Free Tier benefits begin on the date you activated your account (today, August 27), not when you created it. Activation occurs when you complete all required steps: adding a valid payment method, verifying your phone number, and choosing an AWS Support Plan. Since you just activated your account today by adding your payment method and identification information, your Free Tier will expire 12 months from today.

To check your Free Tier expiration date:
1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console
2. Navigate to the AWS Billing Dashboard
3. Look for information about your Free Tier status and expiration date

You can also track your Free Tier usage through the Free Tier page in the AWS Billing and Cost Management console. Additionally, you can set up Free Tier usage alerts to notify you when you're approaching usage limits.

Regarding the $100 credit:
Please reach out through a [support case](http://go.aws/support-center), so our Billing & Accounts team can look into this with you.

**Sources**  
[Free Trail Information | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/questions/QUw6T1h1qVTcirqjum4FGU0A/free-trail-information)  
[Tracking your AWS Free Tier usage - AWS Billing](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/awsaccountbilling/latest/aboutv2/tracking-free-tier-usage.html)  
[Understand when AWS Free Tier starts and expires | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/aws-free-tier-account-start-expire)  
[Avoiding unexpected charges after Free Tier - AWS Billing](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/awsaccountbilling/latest/aboutv2/avoid-charges-after-free-tier.html)

Aravind D Chakravarti · Answer

Thank you for your clarifying regarding "Account opening day" and "activation day". And also for clarifying regarding free credits.
However, in Management Console I didn't find Billing Dashboard, Free Tier status and expiration date. Sorry, I am novice to AWS. May be I am asking too basic question!

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