# Read credit balance and pools

GET /v1/credits: Read credit balance and pools

```http
GET /v1/credits
```

|  |  |
|---|---|
| Operation id | `getCredits` |
| Key scope | `read`: every key |
| Section | [Credits](https://docs.kaab.ist/reference/api#credits) |

## Example request

```bash
curl -X GET "https://api.kaab.ist/v1/credits" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $KAAB_API_KEY"
```

## Responses

### 200

Credits

[Credits](https://docs.kaab.ist/reference/api/schemas/credits)

```json
{
  "balance": 1200,
  "reserved": 40,
  "available": 1160,
  "pools": [
    {
      "type": "allowance",
      "amount": 1000,
      "expires_at": "2026-10-01T00:00:00Z"
    },
    {
      "type": "purchased",
      "amount": 200,
      "expires_at": null
    }
  ],
  "auto_recharge": {
    "threshold": 200,
    "amount": 1000
  }
}
```

## Errors

Every error answers with the [error envelope](https://docs.kaab.ist/reference/api/schemas/error-response); its `code` is one of the [error codes](https://docs.kaab.ist/reference/codes#errors).

| Status | When |
|---|---|
| 400 | `request_invalid`: request validation failed |
| 401 | Missing or invalid API key |
| 403 | The key's scope does not cover this operation |
| 429 | Rate limited; see `Retry-After` |
| 500 | `internal`: unexpected server error |