OpenAI’s pricing is reasonable, but many potential subscribers hesitate not because of price, but because they are uncomfortable entering or storing credit-card details for recurring online payments.
Please consider offering prepaid ChatGPT gift cards, stored-value cards, or credit-based subscriptions. This would give users a safer-feeling option by limiting spending to a prepaid balance, while also helping parents, students, and budget-conscious users control costs.
This could expand adoption among people who currently avoid subscriptions because of card-fraud concerns. It could also create additional revenue opportunities through retail distribution, gifting, and flexible monthly credit packages. A prepaid monthly option could reasonably cost slightly more than automatic card billing in exchange for the convenience and reduced payment risk.