AWS · Learn before you redeem

# Put your AWS credits  
to work with confidence.

Practical guides to redeeming your code in AWS, checking service coverage, and managing your cloud budget.

01AWS basics

## [How AWS promotional credits work](https://awscreditcode.com/guides/how-cloud-credits-work) 

Understand AWS credit value, eligible charges, automatic billing application, and the AWS credit offer.

3 min read

02Redemption

## [How to redeem an AWS credit code](https://awscreditcode.com/guides/how-digital-cloud-credits-are-redeemed) 

Apply your code through the official AWS redemption page and verify its value, expiry, and applicable services in AWS Billing.

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03Planning

## [AWS credit expiry and the December 31, 2027 deadline](https://awscreditcode.com/guides/understanding-cloud-credit-expiration) 

Plan redemption and eligible usage around the stated AWS expiry, then verify the date in your AWS account.

2 min read

04Redemption

## [Common AWS credit redemption mistakes](https://awscreditcode.com/guides/common-redemption-mistakes) 

Avoid the wrong account, repeat code use, unverified stacking assumptions, and confusion about AWS billing balances.

3 min read

05Before you buy

## [Check AWS credit eligibility](https://awscreditcode.com/guides/verify-cloud-credit-eligibility) 

Check your AWS account plan, AWS credit redemption history, and service coverage before choosing a credit code.

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06Planning

## [Make your AWS credit last with budgets and cost checks](https://awscreditcode.com/guides/cloud-cost-optimization-basics) 

Estimate AWS costs, review usage in Cost Explorer, and set budget alerts while planning beyond your promotional credit.

3 min read

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Your next step

## Choose your AWS credit value.

US$25 and US$100 AWS credit codes. Both expire December 31, 2027.

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