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Microsoft · Credits · checked Sep 24, 2026

What you get
$200 credit, 30 days
Credits
$200
Lasts
30 days
Card needed
Yes
Credit
$200 within 30 days
12 months free
20+ popular services
Always free
65+ services
Card
$1 temporary authorization, not charged
Who can get it
New Azure customers.
$200 credit to use on Azure services within 30 days ... Spending protection: credit card won't be charged.
From azure.microsoft.com , checked Sep 24, 2026.

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