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### How is token usage calculated? ### Are there free tiers or trials? ### How do discounts stack? ### What payment methods are accepted?
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502502## Frequently asked questions
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504**How is token usage calculated?**
504### How is token usage calculated?
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506506Tokens are pieces of text that models process. As a rough estimate, 1 token is approximately 4 characters or 0.75 words in English. The exact count varies by language and content type.
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508**Are there free tiers or trials?**
508### Are there free tiers or trials?
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510510New users receive a small amount of free credits to test the API. [Contact sales](mailto:[email protected]) for information about extended trials for enterprise evaluation.
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512**How do discounts stack?**
512### How do discounts stack?
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514514Batch API and prompt caching discounts can be combined. For example, using both features together provides significant cost savings compared to standard API calls. See [prompt caching pricing](https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/about-claude/pricing#prompt-caching) for how the multipliers interact.
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516**What payment methods are accepted?**
516### What payment methods are accepted?
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518518Major credit cards are accepted for standard accounts. Enterprise customers can arrange invoicing and other payment methods.
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