Get Azure credits through the Azure free account ($200 for 30 days), Visual Studio subscriptions, Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, or by purchasing a verified Azure credit account from $30 for a free trial up to $1,999 for $25,000 in credits.
Microsoft Azure offers several paths to free credits, making it accessible for individual developers, startups, and enterprises. Here is a complete overview of how to get Azure credits and the best options for different situations.
The Azure free account gives new users $200 in Azure credits valid for 30 days, plus 12 months of access to popular free services and a permanent always-free tier with limited resources. To sign up, you need a Microsoft account, a phone number for verification, and a credit card (which is not charged during the trial). This is the standard entry point for individual developers exploring Azure.
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub is Azure's startup credit program, offering up to $150,000 in Azure credits over the first year for qualifying startups, plus LinkedIn Premium, GitHub Enterprise, and Microsoft 365 benefits. Eligibility requires that your startup is building a cloud-based product, has raised less than Series A funding, and can demonstrate a working product or MVP. Applications are reviewed and decisions typically come within a few business days.
Visual Studio subscribers receive monthly Azure credits ranging from $50/month (Visual Studio Professional) to $150/month (Visual Studio Enterprise). These credits renew every month and apply to most Azure services. If you are already a Visual Studio subscriber for development work, activating your Azure credits is a no-cost benefit.
Azure for Students provides $100 in Azure credits with no credit card required, valid for 12 months. Students at accredited higher education institutions can verify their status through their school email address. This is one of the few ways to get Azure credits without a credit card, making it especially valuable for students.
For users who need more than the free tier provides or who want to skip the registration and approval process, purchasing a verified Azure account from BuyAWSAccount.com is the most direct option. Our Azure accounts range from a free trial ($30), a PAYG account ($40), $1,000 credits ($199), $5,000 credits ($699), to $25,000 credits ($1,999). Delivery within 30 minutes to 12 hours, with a 7-day replacement guarantee.
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