news.ycombinator.com• Aug 13, 2026• 1 min read
Gemini API removes postpay billingMail received:We are writing to inform you of an upcoming billing change to Google AI Studio and the Gemini API.We require developers to switch your Gemini API billing from Postpay to Prepay by September 14, 2026. This is part of our ongoing effort to improve our platform to give developers more control over API consumption and costs.This change applies exclusively to your Gemini API usage in AI Studio. All other GCP services on your account will remain on Postpay. What you need to knowKey changes: Starting September 14, 2026, to use paid features in the Gemini API you will be required to change the billing plan associated with your Google AI Studio projects to Prepay. Learn more about the Prepay billing plan here.Potential impact: If you do not transition to Prepay and purchase credits before September 14, 2026, your service will be interrupted. What you need to doAction required: If you use, or plan to use, paid features in the Gemini API: Switch to Prepay: Transition to Prepay on th