Bill unexpected in free tier

I understand your concern about the unexpected bill on your AWS Free Tier account. As a student exploring cloud services, this situation can be quite stressful. Here's what you need to know:

1. The AWS Free Tier does have usage limits and conditions. Even with a free account, you can incur charges if you exceed these limits or use services not covered by the Free Tier.

2. It's possible to accumulate costs without realizing it, especially if you're new to cloud services.

3. AWS doesn't typically offer refunds for used services. However, given your situation as a student, there are steps you can take:

• Immediately review and terminate any resources you're no longer using to prevent further charges.
• Use the AWS Billing and Cost Management Dashboard to understand which services caused the charges.
• Contact AWS Support directly by creating a billing support case. Explain that you're a student learning the platform and weren't aware of potential charges. While refunds aren't guaranteed, AWS Support may be able to provide assistance or guidance.

4. For future protection, set up AWS Budgets and billing alerts to notify you when you're approaching Free Tier limits or incurring costs.

5. Always check the pricing details and use the AWS Pricing Calculator before using any new services.

Remember, while learning AWS is valuable, it's crucial to monitor your usage regularly and stay informed about which services are covered by the Free Tier to avoid unexpected charges in the future. If you continue to have issues, keep working with AWS support to find a solution.
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Unexpected AWS Charges on My Free Tier Account | AWS re:Post
Request for Billing Assistance - Free Tier Account | AWS re:Post
The unexpected billing issue | AWS re:Post

Hello.

If you receive an unexpected charge from AWS, contact AWS Support and open a case under "Account and billing."
"Account and billing" inquiries are free of charge.
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/awsaccountbilling/latest/aboutv2/checklistforunwantedcharges.html

For questions about your AWS bills or to appeal your charges, contact Support to address your inquiries immediately. To get help, see Getting help with your bills and payments. To understand your bills page contents, see Using the Bills page to understand your monthly charges and invoice.

Please contact AWS Support via the following URL:
https://console.aws.amazon.com/support