Updated May 2026

Claude Guest Pass: Get Claude Pro Free for 7 Days + $10 Referral Bonus

Claude Max subscribers can share Guest Passes — a 7-day free Claude Pro trial for friends. If the friend subscribes after the trial, the sender earns $10 in Claude credit. Here's how to get one, what you get, and how to make the most of it.

Quick Facts

Trial duration

7 days of Claude Pro

Cost

Completely free

Payment info required

Who sends

Max plan subscribers

Referral bonus

$10 credit when friend subscribes

Requirements

New to Claude paid plans

After trial

$20.00/mo (US) — regional pricing available

What You Get During the 7-Day Trial

Full Claude Pro — not a limited demo.

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Extended Thinking

Claude's extended thinking mode for complex reasoning, math, coding, and analysis. Watch Claude work through problems step by step before giving you a final answer.

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Claude Code

AI-powered CLI that writes, debugs, and ships code directly in your terminal. The main reason Guest Pass exists — try it before you commit.

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Projects

Organize conversations with custom instructions and knowledge bases for different courses, tasks, or workflows.

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Claude Cowork

Autonomous background agents that handle tasks while you focus on other work. Delegate research, code reviews, and multi-step workflows — Claude works on them in parallel.

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Access to More Models

Use the full range of Claude models including Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku. Switch between models depending on your task — heavy reasoning, fast iteration, or cost-efficient batch work.

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Claude for Excel & PowerPoint

Generate spreadsheets, analyze data, and create presentation slides directly within Claude. Export to .xlsx and .pptx formats for immediate use in Microsoft Office.

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5x More Usage

Significantly higher message limits compared to the free tier. Enough headroom for extended coding sessions and research deep-dives.

How to Get a Claude Guest Pass

Two ways in: know a Max subscriber, or find a public share.

Get a Guest Pass link from a Claude Max subscriber (or find one shared publicly on Reddit, X, Discord)
Click the link — you'll be taken to Claude's signup/claim page
Create a Claude account if you don't have one (must be new to paid plans)
Enter a payment method (won't be charged during the 7-day trial)
Start using Claude Pro immediately — including Claude Code
Set a reminder to cancel before day 7 if you don't want to continue at the regular price

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Tip: Where to find Guest Pass links

Check communities like r/ClaudeAI and r/ClaudeCode for sharing threads like this one or this one. Legitimate referral links always use the claude.ai/referral/ domain — be cautious of phishing links from other domains.

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Important: Max plan bypass

If you choose to subscribe to a Max plan instead of Pro when redeeming, the Guest Pass won't activate and you'll be charged immediately for Max ($100/mo). Stick with Pro to get the free trial.

$10 Referral Bonus — Get Paid to Share

Your friend gets Pro free, you get credit. Everyone wins.

When a Guest Pass recipient converts to a paid Pro subscription after the trial, the sender receives $10 in Claude credit applied to the next billing cycle. With up to 3 passes, you can earn up to $30 in total credits.

Stack with regional pricing: if your friend subscribes in a cheaper region, they save money AND you still get the full $10.

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Example: Share 3 passes, earn up to $30

If all 3 friends subscribe after their trial, that's $30 in credits — enough to cover 1.5 months of Pro at US pricing, or even more at regional rates.

After the Trial: Claude Pro Regional Pricing

Anthropic prices Claude differently depending on where you are.

Claude Pro costs $20.00/mo in the US, but Anthropic applies regional pricing through the App Store in many markets. For example, users in Nigeria or those with a Nigerian App Store account pay just ~$10.83/mo — about $9.17 less per month than the US price (46% savings). Turkey comes in at ~$17.72/mo. Here's how prices compare across selected regions:

Country	Claude Pro (USD)	vs. US
🇳🇬 Nigeria	$10.83/mo	-46%
🇹🇷 Turkey	$17.72/mo	-11%
🇺🇸 United States	$20.00/mo	—
🇯🇵 Japan	$21.64/mo	+8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	$27.13/mo	+36%
🇩🇪 Germany	$25.79/mo	+29%
🇩🇰 Denmark	$28.12/mo	+41%

Prices sourced from Apple App Store regional listings. Exchange rates as of May 2026. See all 18 tracked regions.

The Bottom Line

The Guest Pass is the best way to try Claude Pro risk-free. 7 days of full access, no cost. If you like it, regional pricing can make the ongoing subscription more affordable. And if you're already a Max subscriber, sharing passes is free money — $10 per friend who converts.

Claude Guest Pass FAQ

How do I get a Claude Guest Pass?

Ask a Claude Max subscriber to share one with you. Guest Passes are generated via the /passes command in Claude Code or in account settings. You can also find them shared publicly on Reddit and social media.

What happens after the 7-day trial ends?

Your account automatically converts to a paid Claude Pro subscription at the standard rate ($20.00 in the US). If you don't want to continue, cancel before the trial ends. You won't be charged during the trial period.

Can I use a Guest Pass if I've had Claude Pro before?

No. Guest Passes are only for users who have never had a paid Claude subscription. If you've previously subscribed to Pro or Max, the pass won't work for you.

How does the $10 referral bonus work?

When someone you shared a Guest Pass with converts to a paid Pro subscription after their trial, you receive $10 in Claude credit applied to your next billing cycle. With up to 3 passes, you can earn a maximum of $30 in referral credits.

Is Claude Guest Pass available worldwide?

Yes, Guest Passes can be redeemed in any country where Claude is available. After the trial, regional pricing applies — see our full Claude pricing comparison for rates in your country.

Compare Claude Regional Pricing

See the full Claude Pro & Max pricing table ranked by affordability across 18 countries

About OpenTheRank

OpenTheRank tracks AI subscription prices across regions worldwide, publishes discount guides, and helps everyone access AI tools at the lowest possible cost — or free. We're committed to advancing AI equity, ensuring that neither price nor regional identity becomes a barrier to using AI.

Pricing data sourced from Apple App Store listings and official Anthropic announcements. Exchange rates from public market data. Last verified: May 2026. Prices may vary; always confirm on the official platform before subscribing.