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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 account — Logging in at chat.openai.com and visiting the billing section will show your current plan, renewal date, and past invoices.
  • Look for a receipt email — OpenAI sends a payment confirmation email to the address associated with your account each time a subscription renews.
  • Check for multiple accounts — If the charge is unexpected, it's worth checking whether another email address you own might have a separate ChatGPT subscription active.
  • Review subscription plan details — OpenAI 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?