Claude Code using API credits instead of Claude Max subscription

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Preflight Checklist

• I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

I have a Claude Max subscription but Claude Code is consuming my API credits instead of using my Max plan.

What Should Happen?

Account Setup:

• I have an active Claude Max subscription (verified at claude.ai/settings/plan)
• The same account also has API credits
• Using the same credentials for both claude.ai and console.anthropic.com

Expected Behavior:

• Claude Max subscribers should have unlimited Claude Code usage
• API credits should NOT be consumed when logged in with a Max account
• Claude Code should use the Max subscription, not API credits

Actual Behavior:

• API credits are decreasing with each Claude Code conversation
• Despite being logged in with Claude Max credentials, the system appears to be treating me as an API user

Environment:

• OS: macOS (Darwin 24.6.0)
• Claude Code version: [latest]
• Account type: Claude Max + API credits (same account)

Additional Context:

• Login appears successful with no errors
• Both claude.ai and console.anthropic.com show the same account is logged in
• This appears to be a bug where Claude Code is not properly recognizing the Max subscription

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Log in to Claude Code using /login
2. See "Login successful" message
3. Use Claude Code for conversations
4. Check API credit usage at console.anthropic.com

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

I don't know

Last Working Version

No response

Claude Code Version

Latest

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

Terminal.app (macOS)

Additional Information

No response

[github-actions]

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Found 3 possible duplicate issues:

1. [BUG] When using Claude Code my API credits are being consumed despite having a Pro subscription #7719
2. [BUG] CC using API credits while on Pro plan without prompting #3486
3. [Bug] Claude Code fails to recognize MAX subscription tier - defaults to Pro restrictions #6955

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[github-actions]

This issue has been automatically closed as a duplicate of #7719.

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