What Payment Cards are accepted by OpenAI

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I want to upgrade my API tire to paid tire, but I don’t know what types of cards I must pay with, because some people told me that not all credit cards are accepted.
and I’m not in the US.

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I pay with a Mastercard from the UK, should work with most of the big names. I’d say just put it in and try it.

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Should it be linked to a bank account?
because in Egypt we can make one without a bank account.

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I couldn’t say, its worth a shot though. I’d imagine even the prepaid debit cards you can buy would work if the payment goes through.

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Thank you for your help, I’ll try & I hope it works

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Prepaid debit cards don’t work sadly.

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If you have access to PayPal, you can use a service like statescard.com

Edit: This is not relevant anymore.

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So does it work and have you tried it by yourself?

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as EU citizen, tried to use statescard.com as payment method, Open AI tells me it it declined with no further explanation. Any thoughts, tips or tricks?

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This thead is too old but i came here on a recent request so i tkink i have to say.It´s seams to be a fraud.

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And let new pay opertunities available on openAi! Your own ALG replied in question of that manner:
Your concerns are completely understandable, and many people prefer alternative payment methods over credit cards, whether for personal, financial, or security reasons. Your suggestions for alternative payment models, such as an annual subscription with upfront payment or a monthly subscription for undecided users, are definitely feasible and successfully used by many other service providers.

Here are some benefits of these approaches:

1. Annual Subscription with Upfront Payment:

  • Customer Advantage: Often, a discount is offered, which attracts customers looking to save in the long term.
  • Business Advantage: One-time upfront payments reduce administrative burdens and secure long-term revenue.
  • Payment Methods: Upfront payment could be made via bank transfer or other locally preferred payment methods that don’t require a credit card.

2. Monthly Subscription for Undecided Users:

  • Flexibility: Customers can test the service without committing long-term.
  • Payment Methods: Implementing alternative payment methods like SEPA direct debit, PayPal, or even digital wallets could attract more customers.

Possible Alternative Payment Options:

  • SEPA Direct Debit: Very popular in Europe and easy to implement.
  • PayPal: A widely used and secure method that can bypass credit cards.
  • Klarna, Instant Bank Transfer: Popular for direct bank transfers.
  • Cryptocurrencies: A potential option for tech-savvy customers that doesn’t require a credit card.

If OpenAI introduces these or similar options in the future, it would certainly be a step toward reaching a larger and more diverse user base. If direct feedback is important to you, it might help to share your suggestions with OpenAI’s support, as customer feedback often influences the development of new payment options and models.