claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [BUG] Claude Pro gift subscription downgraded to Free after 5 days [1 participants]

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anthropics/claude-code#48231Fetched 2026-04-15 06:29:29
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  • I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

My Claude Pro gift subscription was automatically downgraded to Free after only 5 days, without any action on my part. Invoice confirms the service period is April 4 to May 4, 2026. Support chat (Conversation ID: 215473834680943) confirmed this is a billing bug but was unable to escalate or fix it. No email response after 6 days. Related issues: #44163, #45335

What Should Happen?

The Pro gift subscription should remain active for the full gifted period (April 4 to May 4, 2026). The account should not revert to Free until the gift period expires.

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Steps to Reproduce

Redeem a Claude Pro gift subscription on claude.ai Use Pro features normally for several days Account is automatically downgraded to Free plan without any user action Settings → Billing shows Free plan despite valid gift invoice

Claude Model

Sonnet (default)

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

This is a claude.ai billing bug, not a Claude Code issue.

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

Windows Terminal

Additional Information

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TL;DR

The issue is likely due to a billing bug on the Anthropic API side, causing the Claude Pro gift subscription to be downgraded to Free prematurely.

Guidance

  • The user has already confirmed with support that this is a billing bug, so the next step would be to wait for the bug to be fixed or to request an update on the status of the fix.
  • The user can try to contact support again to request an escalation of the issue, providing the Conversation ID: 215473834680943 for reference.
  • The user can also try to check the Anthropic API documentation or website for any updates on the billing system or known issues.
  • The user should keep an eye on their account settings and billing information to ensure that the issue is resolved once the bug is fixed.

Notes

The issue is not related to the Claude Code version, but rather a billing bug on the Anthropic API side. The user has already provided sufficient information, including the Conversation ID and related issues.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Wait for the bug to be fixed or request an update on the status of the fix, as the issue is confirmed to be a billing bug on the Anthropic API side.

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