Charge Explainer
§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is OPENAI on your bank statement?

Here's what this charge most likely is, grounded in our prefix dictionary and what the descriptor itself contains.

High confidence

This charge appears to be a direct billing from OpenAI, most likely for a ChatGPT Plus subscription or API usage.

Most likely: OpenAI
an AI software and subscription service
Processed by: OpenAI
OpenAI bills customers directly — there is no third-party payment processor in the middle. The charge comes straight from OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and related AI products.
Category
Software / Subscriptions

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your OpenAI accountLogging in at chat.openai.com or platform.openai.com would show any active subscriptions or recent API usage invoices tied to your account.
  • Look for a receipt emailOpenAI typically sends a payment confirmation to the email address associated with your account around the time of the charge.
  • Review API usageIf you or someone in your household has an OpenAI API key, the usage dashboard at platform.openai.com shows a detailed breakdown of what was billed.
  • Check for shared accountsA family member or colleague may have used an account linked to your payment method, which would explain an unexpected charge.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

An OpenAI charge, typically for a ChatGPT subscription or API usage billed directly by OpenAI.

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RELATED DESCRIPTORS
  • OPENAI *CHATGPT SUBSCRIPTION

    This is a recurring subscription charge from OpenAI for ChatGPT Plus (or another ChatGPT subscription plan).

  • ACH WEB PYMT BILLPAY

    This appears to be an electronic bill payment made through your bank's online bill pay service via the ACH network.

  • ADBL*AUDIOBOOK PURCHASE

    This appears to be a charge from Audible for a one-time audiobook purchase.

  • ADBL*MEMBERSHIP

    This appears to be a recurring membership charge from Audible, Amazon's audiobook subscription service.

The OPENAI prefix has its own page: What does OPENAI mean on a statement?