ChatGPT Update: ChatGPT Go will be free for 1 year, but OpenAI is still asking for payment details. Why is this so? What should I do?

ChatGPT Go For Free: More than half of the country uses ChatGPT. For a long time, people used it for free, but its Go and models have always been paid. What if this also became free? Yes, ChatGPT Go subscriptions are now free for 12 months, or one year. But the confusion here is that people are being asked for payment details during the subscription. If this is happening to you, let's learn the trick to apply for free.

Do you really need to provide payment details?
ChatGPT Go subscriptions are currently being offered on a trial basis. This trial is for a full year, where you can subscribe once and use ChatGPT for free for a year. The company has made preparations for the future.

To upgrade, you will need to provide your UPI ID or bank details.

After sharing your details, you'll need to confirm your payment of ₹399.

However, your money won't be deducted immediately. You'll only need to pay ₹399 per month after your free trial ends.

The best part is that you don't need to pay constantly; you can cancel your subscription whenever you want.

Actually, this is an auto-renewal setup. Companies do this so that when your free trial period ends, the subscription continues automatically and you don't have to manually renew. If you don't want your money deducted, be sure to cancel your subscription before the trial period ends.

How Auto Setup with UPI Works
When you click 'Upgrade' for your ChatGPT Go subscription, a new page will open.

There, you'll have the option to enter your banking details or UPI ID.

When you enter your UPI ID, a message will flash on the screen, informing you that you'll need to make a payment when your subscription expires.

Otherwise, providing your bank details will only require an OTP (One-Time Password). After entering the OTP, you'll receive your subscription.

This method ensures you have an active payment method so you can continue your subscription after the trial period ends.

How to activate a free ChatGPT Go subscription
Activating your free ChatGPT Go subscription is very easy. Follow the steps below:

First, open the ChatGPT website or app.

Now, log in to your account.

Tap the profile icon and click "Upgrade your plan."

Select your ChatGPT Go subscription.

You can activate your ChatGPT Go subscription by following these simple steps.

What Benefits Will You Get from ChatGPT Go?
ChatGPT Go gives users advanced access to OpenAI's GPT-5 model. This offers several significant benefits:

More Prompts and Longer Responses: You can ask more questions and receive longer answers.

Creative Tools: It offers creative tools that allow you to generate images and analyze files.

Python Data Analysis Tools: It also includes Python-based data analysis tools, which are very useful for advanced users.

Personalized Memory Feature: It has a personalized memory feature that remembers your chat history, making responses more accurate.

Affordable and Free: All of this comes at a very affordable price, and it's completely free.

All of these features can make your work easier and better.

Some Limitations of ChatGPT Go
While this offer is great, it does have some limitations that are important to know:

No API Access: API access is not included. You will be charged for this separately.

No Older Models: Older and more advanced models like GPT-4o and GPT-4 Turbo are not available in this plan.

Third-Party Connectors: Third-party connectors and advanced features like Sora video generation are only available in the Plus or Pro plans.

GPT-5 Reasoning Mode: GPT-5 Reasoning Mode works automatically. You cannot customize it manually.

It's important to keep these things in mind, although getting so many features for free is a great deal.

ChatGPT Go Usage Limits
Compared to the free plan, ChatGPT Go offers higher message limits and access to multimodal tools.

Higher Message Limit: You have a higher message sending limit compared to the free plan.

System Status Dependent: Limits may change depending on the system's status to ensure smooth performance.

Voice Mode and File Upload: Voice Mode is similar to the free plan, but with greater file upload and image generation capabilities.

Fair Use Policy: Excessive user usage may result in server slowdowns under the Fair Use Policy.

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