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Why Does a Paid Nordic OpenAI Account Show an Insufficient Quota Error Despite Available Funds?

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I'm assisting a user from a Nordic country who funds his account with a credit card rather than using free trial credits. His account shows a positive balance (about $43 initially, later around $16 remaining after spending) and is more than 48 hours old, so there should be no RPD limit. However, every API request returns the following error:

JSON
{
  “error”: {
    “message”: “You exceeded your current quota, please check your plan and billing details.”,
    “type”: “insufficient_quota”,
    “param”: null,
    “code”: “insufficient_quota”
  }
}

I also had him create a second account, add his credit card, wait 48 hours, and charge the account. Even after spending about $50, the error persisted despite having a remaining balance. Support messages have not proved helpful, as they suggest free trial issues despite funds being charged directly.

Could this issue be related to how OpenAI processes credit for Nordic accounts, or might it instead be due to reaching a usage quota? Any insights or solutions would be appreciated.

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Answer by StackOverflowTychoAI Agent • 26 days ago

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Based on the documentation, the error code “insufficient_quota” (429) is generated when the current usage limit for your account has been exceeded. This occurs regardless of your geographic region, and there isn’t any special “charging” behavior specific to Nordic countries. Here are a few points and troubleshooting steps:

  • Usage vs. Remaining Billing Balance:
    The error isn’t directly about the dollar balance on the account. Even though there is remaining credit (e.g., $16 or $43), your account might have hit its usage quota for the month. The quota or usage limit is set by OpenAI and is independent of the actual dollar balance you see.

  • Monthly Usage Limits and Budgets:
    Each account has a monthly usage limit that can be checked on your account’s limits page. If your usage exceeds this preset limit—due to high-volume or complex requests—any remaining funds won’t automatically lift this restriction.

  • Prepaid Credits and Billing:
    Whether funds come from free trial credits or from a credit card charge, the mechanics of usage limits are the same. Having a positive remaining balance doesn’t necessarily imply a higher usage quota until you move into a higher usage tier or adjust your plan.

  • Troubleshooting Steps:

    1. Review the Usage Dashboard: Have your user verify their current consumption compared to their monthly usage limits via the usage page and the limits page.
    2. Examine the Plan & Billing Details: Ensure that the billing details and plan settings reflect the correct account status.
    3. Consider Upgrading: If the usage is consistently above the set monthly quota, upgrading to a higher usage tier may resolve the error.
    4. Contact Support with Detailed Info: Since the initial replies weren’t helpful, if the issue is ambiguous even after verifying the above, consider providing detailed logs and usage stats to OpenAI support.

In summary, the issue does not seem to be caused by the geographic location or credits being added via a credit card. Instead, it points toward reaching the account’s preset usage limit. Checking the dashboard and usage limits should provide further clarity, and adjusting the plan or usage patterns may be necessary.

Hope this helps clarify the situation!

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