402
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Payment Required
What 402 Means
The 402 error on the HTTP Status-Codes indicates payment required. This typically occurs due to subscription expired.
The 402 code is a non-standardized response originally intended for digital cash implementations, but frequently used by APIs to signal billing limitations.
Technical Background
This status indicates that the client's request cannot be processed until a payment is made or a quota is increased.
It uniquely communicates financial or tier-based restrictions rather than permissions (403) or authentication (401).
Common Causes
- Subscription expired
- Daily quota exceeded
- Premium feature access blocked
Typical Scenarios
- A developer exceeds the freemium API rate limit
- A user attempts to read a paywalled article without an active subscription
What to Know
Check the API provider's billing dashboard or verify your account subscription status.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HTTP 402 error
It indicates that the service requires a payment or tier upgrade to fulfill the request.