I get 429 sooner than expected
Last updated: September 20, 2026
The error QUOTA_EXCEEDED means that your organisation used its daily quota.
Common causes
| Cause | Explanation |
|---|---|
| You expected a monthly limit. | The limit applies per day. The BLAPI-30KPM plan permits 1,000 requests each day. |
| You expected a reset at local midnight. | The reset is at 00:00 UTC. |
| You sent batch requests. | Each BIN in a batch uses one unit. |
| You have more than one API key. | All keys of an organisation share one quota. |
| Your subscription lapsed. | Your organisation is on the free tier with 10 lookups each day. |
How to check
- Read the
X-Quota-LimitandX-Quota-Resetheaders. See Quota headers. - Check the Remaining value on the dashboard home page.
- Check the Billing page for banners. See Dashboard banners explained.
See also How daily quotas work.