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§ 01 · DESCRIPTOR

What is OPENAI *CHATGPT SUBSCRIPTION 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 is a recurring subscription charge from OpenAI for ChatGPT Plus (or another ChatGPT subscription plan).

Most likely: OpenAI (ChatGPT)
an AI software subscription service
Processed by: OpenAI
OpenAI bills subscribers directly — there is no third-party payment processor here. The charge comes straight from OpenAI, the company that makes ChatGPT.
Category
Software & Subscriptions

Doesn't look right? Things you could check:

  • Check your OpenAI accountLogging in at chat.openai.com and visiting the billing section will show your current plan, renewal date, and past invoices.
  • Look for a receipt emailOpenAI sends a payment confirmation email to the address associated with your account each time a subscription renews.
  • Check for multiple accountsIf the charge is unexpected, it's worth checking whether another email address you own might have a separate ChatGPT subscription active.
  • Review subscription plan detailsOpenAI offers several tiers (e.g. ChatGPT Plus, Team), so the billing page can clarify exactly which plan is being charged.
WHAT THE DESCRIPTOR TELLS US

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

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