# free_tier_exhausted

> free_tier_exhausted (402): the first 100 free paid calls are used up and the balance cannot cover the call.

Canonical: https://corpoapi.com/errors/free_tier_exhausted

HTTP 402 · Free tier exhausted

The account has used the first 100 free paid calls, and the prepaid balance cannot cover another $0.05 call.

## Why it happens

Search, coverage, usage and health are free. Company profile, officers, shareholders, ownership, links, documents, financials, verify, batch verify and valid VAT lookups are paid calls at $0.05 each after the first 100 free paid calls.

## How to fix it

Add credit from the dashboard or use a ck_test_ key for fixtures. GET /v1/usage shows the free calls used and the current charge for the period.

## Example response

```json
{
  "type": "https://corpoapi.com/errors/free_tier_exhausted",
  "title": "Free tier exhausted",
  "status": 402,
  "code": "free_tier_exhausted",
  "detail": "The free starter allowance is used up. Add credit to continue."
}
```