The $100 Fast Track: Google Slashes Gemini API Tier 2 Requirements and Adds Critical Spend Caps

Google has updated the Gemini API platform by lowering the spend requirement to move from Tier 1 to Tier 2 (now $100 and a three-day wait instead of $250 and 30 days) and introducing configurable per-tier spending caps to prevent runaway charges after incidents such as stolen API keys; developers are urged to review their project tiers and set appropriate spend limits in the Gemini Dashboard.