Guidance on Transitioning from Google Cloud Free Trial, any hidden service charge?

[Britto]

Hello, Google Cloud Community,

I recently started exploring Google Cloud services and am thinking of using the $300 free trial credits.

But some of my questions are:

1. Billing and Charges: Is there any hidden charge during subcription or any unexpected charges like a service charge or something?

2. Non-Continuation Concerns: If, at the end of my free trial, I decide not to continue with the paid services, will there be any charges or fees automatically applied to my credit card? Like I have to pay type situation will arise?  Specifically, am I at risk of being charged the $300 from the free trial if I choose not to upgrade?

3. Clarification on Trial Credit: Is there any scenario where the $300 trial credit would be transferred to my credit card as cash, or if I choose not to continue, does the credit simply expire without any impact on my credit card balance?

Thanks
Tanzir Islam Britto

[christianpaula · Accepted solution]

Hi @Britto,

Welcome to Google Cloud Community!

Google Cloud Free Trial: No Hidden Fees, No Risk

• Explore freely: Use the $300 credit during the 90-day trial without any hidden charges.
• No automatic payments: You won't be charged if you choose not to continue after the trial.
• Unused credits expire: The $300 credit cannot be transferred to cash and expires at the end of the trial.

For your reference, you can find more information about the Google Cloud Free Program and its terms on the official website: https://cloud.google.com/free