ChatGPT Plus Payment Guide

How to Pay for ChatGPT Plus

1 min read
Updated Oct 2025
Verified Methods
$20/mo
Base Subscription Method

Step-by-Step Payment Process

1

Choose Your Payment Alternative (Card or Gift Card)

Since many local bank cards are restricted, the first step is to create an account with a global fintech platform like Wise or Payoneer and fund it with the equivalent of at least $25 (to cover the $20 fee plus buffer for taxes and exchange rates). If your country's card isn't restricted, you can use your local bank's card.

💡 Pro tip: Use a service that offers virtual cards with a US or European billing address, as these regions have the highest payment success rates on platforms like OpenAI.
2

Navigate to the ChatGPT Upgrade Page

Log in to your OpenAI account. Locate and click the "Upgrade Plan" option in the user interface, then select "Get Plus" for the $20/month subscription.

3

Enter Virtual/Local Bank Card Details and Billing Address

On the secure payment screen, select Credit Card. Carefully input the virtual card number, expiration date, and CVV. Crucially, use the exact billing address.

💡 Pro tip: If the transaction fails, try clearing your browser's cookies.

ChatGPT Plus Pricing Plans

Free Tier
Access to GPT-3.5 and limited GPT-4o-mini • Standard Speed
$0/mo
ChatGPT Plus
Priority access to GPT-5 and GPT-4o • DALL-E 3 image generation • File analysis • Custom GPT creation
$20/mo + Local Fees
ChatGPT Team/Enterprise
Dedicated team workspace • Higher usage limits • Custom data security policies
$25/user/mo (billed annually)

International Access

ChatGPT Plus is fully accessible worldwide. The payment, however, is billed exclusively in USD, which requires a payment method recognized for smooth international transactions, such as a multi-currency virtual card, to bypass local banking restrictions.

Common Issues & Solutions

  • Card Declined with Sufficient Funds: Verify the card is a USD virtual card and that the billing address entered in OpenAI matches the address provided by the card issuer (e.g., a US address)
  • Subscription Cancellation Post-Payment: The card may be flagged as a pre-paid type. Try a card linked to a fully regulated multi-currency account (like Wise) to ensure long-term, successful recurring billing
  • Unexpected Charges: Check your local tax laws. OpenAI applies mandatory VAT or GST in several countries. The final charge will be $20 + applicable local tax.

Frequently Asked Questions

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