Google Cloud $300 Trial + Vertex AI Model Garden Credits
Claimable value
$300 + Free Tier
Redemption
Direct registration on the provider portal
Last swept
04 Oct 2026
What the program actually gives you
Eligibility: Anyone with a standard Google account. Requires basic phone and card identity verification, but Google legally guarantees zero automatic charges when the trial ends.. Steps: Open Google Cloud Free Tier and click 'Start Free'. Sign in with your Google account and verify your phone number and payment method for identity verification ($0 pre-auth hold).
How to claim it
- 01
Open the Google portal
The claim button goes straight to the provider's own page. No referral wrapper sits in between.
- 02
Create the account
Payment details may be requested at signup. The credit itself is what this entry covers.
- 03
Activate the free tier
Look for the free plan or credit line inside the Google console. It usually appears on the billing or usage page.
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