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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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## Frequently asked questions -**How is token usage calculated?** +### How is token usage calculated? Tokens 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. -**Are there free tiers or trials?** +### Are there free tiers or trials? New 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. -**How do discounts stack?** +### How do discounts stack? Batch 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. -**What payment methods are accepted?** +### What payment methods are accepted? Major credit cards are accepted for standard accounts. Enterprise customers can arrange invoicing and other payment methods.