Claude Opus 4.6 extra usage promo

support.claude.com
February 5, 2026
2 min read
58/100
Summary
Pro and Max users can receive a limited-time promotion of $50 in extra usage with the launch of Claude Opus 4.6. Eligibility requires a subscription started before February 4, 2026, and enabling extra usage before February 16, 2026; Team, Enterprise, and API/Console users are excluded.
Key Takeaways
- A limited-time promotion offers $50 in extra usage for Pro and Max users coinciding with the launch of Claude Opus 4.6.
- Eligibility for the promotion requires starting a Pro or Max subscription before February 4, 2026, and enabling extra usage before February 16, 2026.
- The $50 credit can be used for Claude, Claude Code, and Cowork, and expires 60 days after claiming it.
- Extra usage must be enabled on the web version of Claude, as the mobile apps do not provide access to this setting.
Coverage & discussions
Hacker News · support.claude.com
Community discussions
Community Sentiment
Positives
- The $50 credits for extra usage are a thoughtful gesture, providing users with flexibility during tasks that exceed their quota.
Concerns
- Users are frustrated with overcharging issues, as many max subscribers hit their usage limits far too quickly, indicating poor resource management.
- There is a significant lack of support from Anthropic, leaving users feeling abandoned and unable to resolve ongoing issues with the app.
- Long-standing bugs in the Claude app, such as data loss during chat transitions, highlight a failure to address critical user experience problems despite the company's valuation.
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