Banked Codex resets: before and after you use one
A banked reset is a saved, one-use refill. Check its expiry in your account, then redeem it through the available Usage option. This guide helps you decide what to record before you confirm and what to check afterwards.
OpenAI · Banked Codex resets ↗Start with the reset shown in your account
Open Settings → Usage and locate the available reset. Read the details before confirming.
Keep two tabs in mind: your account tells you what you can use; the public tracker tells you what was announced. A calendar entry is useful context, but it cannot establish your account's eligibility.
OpenAI · Banked Codex resets ↗Use it now or keep it for later?
Compare your next work session with the dates in your account. The examples below are planning choices, not predictions of another free reset.
| Your situation | A useful next step |
|---|---|
| Work is blocked and a reset is available | Check the offer details and the allowance that is blocking you before redeeming. |
| Your account shows an ordinary reset soon | Decide whether waiting would let you finish the task without spending a saved reset. |
| The saved reset expires before your next planned session | Review the deadline now; a reminder alone does not redeem anything. |
| You saw an announcement but no available reset | Compare the announcement type with the account display, then use the troubleshooting guide. |
A before-and-after checklist
For a hypothetical work session tomorrow, compare tomorrow's start time with both the saved-reset expiry and the account's recovery time. Those are different deadlines; writing them on separate lines avoids mixing them up.
- Before: note the available reset count, expiry, allowance label and displayed recovery time.
- Make your decision in the official Codex interface. This site has no redeem button.
- After: reopen Usage and compare the same allowance and account with your notes.
- Update any personal reminder from the newly displayed date. Do not keep planning from an older screenshot.
Common follow-up questions
Is a banked reset the same as buying credits?
No. Treat a saved reset and a credit balance as separate account items. Use the official rules overview below when comparing the available options.
Where should I look if the count or allowance looks wrong?
Continue with the troubleshooting guide. Keep the before-and-after notes together so you can describe what changed without guessing why.
Your next step
Read the account's reset details, compare the dates with your next task, and keep a short record if you use it. For new public announcements, return to the reset calendar.