Clarification on Using $300 Sign-Up Credit for Gemini 2.0 Flash API Usage

Google Cloud Cloud Foundations & Onboarding
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Dear Google Cloud Support Team,

I recently signed up for Google Cloud and received the $300 first-time usage credit. I’m currently using Vertex AI and am interested in exploring the Gemini 2.0 Flash model via API.

Could you please confirm the following:

  1. Can I use the $300 promotional credit towards API usage for the Gemini 2.0 Flash model specifically?

  2. Are there any rate limits or usage restrictions I should be aware of when using this credit with Gemini models?

I’d appreciate any clarification you can provide so I can plan my usage accordingly.

Best regards,
Saahil

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Hi @sk1996,

Welcome to Google Cloud Community!

  1. Can I use the $300 promotional credit towards API usage for the Gemini 2.0 Flash model specifically?

    Vertex AI Gemini API with Gemini 2.0 Flash model comes with $300 Google Cloud credit for new users. You can refer to this documentation for reference.

  2. Are there any rate limits or usage restrictions I should be aware of when using this credit with Gemini models?

    Generally, rate limits and usage restrictions are normal, even when using a free trial, to ensure fair resource allocation, system stability, and optimal performance. For more details about the 90-day, $300 free trial offer, including eligibility, coverage, restricted actions, etc., you can check this documentation.

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