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TOP 3 ways to pay for ChatGPT with cryptocurrency (or even get a free subscription)

After ChatGPT became one of the main tools for work, learning and programming, more and more users are switching to a paid subscription to ChatGPT Plus or Pro. However, for cryptocurrency owners, a natural question arises: is it possible to pay for the service without first withdrawing funds to a bank account?

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TOP 3 ways to pay for ChatGPT with cryptocurrency (or even get a free subscription)

After ChatGPT became one of the main tools for work, learning and programming, more and more users are switching to a paid subscription to ChatGPT Plus or Pro. However, for cryptocurrency owners, a natural question arises: is it possible to pay for the service without first withdrawing funds to a bank account?

The short answer is yes. Despite the fact that ChatGPT itself does not offer the option of direct payment with cryptocurrencies.

Today, there are several ways to pay for an OpenAI subscription with cryptocurrency. Some take a few minutes, others require the use of intermediaries or additional services.

Let’s consider the three options that are most common at the moment.

1. Payment via Trustee Plus crypto wallet

If you use cryptocurrency regularly, this is probably the easiest scenario.

Trustee Plus combines a crypto wallet and a built-in payment card, which allows you to pay for purchases on regular sites, including services like ChatGPT. The service allows you to pay for purchases without separately withdrawing cryptocurrency to your bank account — the conversion occurs automatically during payment according to the mechanics of the card.

How it works

  1. Top up your wallet with cryptocurrency.
  2. You can issue a virtual card directly in the application.
  3. Add a card as a payment method in your OpenAI account.
  4. You pay for your subscription in the same way as with a regular bank card.

For the user, the difference is almost imperceptible: OpenAI receives payment by card, and you spend funds from your crypto balance. The debit is in dollars but from your USDC wallet balance, in a 1:1 format.

Advantages

  • no need to deposit funds on the stock exchange or bank account;
  • quick card issuance for Ukrainians living abroad;
  • You can pay with the card not only for ChatGPT, but also for Netflix, Spotify, Cursor, Claude, Midjourney and other international services;
  • all operations are managed from a single application.

Nice bonus

It should be noted separately that until July 31, Trustee Plus is holding a special promotion for users who pay for ChatGPT with a crypto card. Details and conditions can be found on the company’s official page and in the company’s Telegram channel .

According to the organizers, 500 users will be able to receive a subscription to ChatGPT Plus or Pro absolutely free through a 100% cashback mechanism.

Important: as of now, the card is available for registration only for Ukrainians living abroad.

2. Through crypto exchanges

Another option is to use services that allow you to buy or top up a virtual bank card with cryptocurrency.

Typically, the process looks like this:

  • send cryptocurrency;
  • receive a balance on a virtual card;
  • use it to pay for ChatGPT.

This method works, but has more steps and depends on the specific service.

Disadvantages

  • additional fees;
  • more time to pay;
  • you need to use another third-party service.

3. Buy a gift certificate (Gift Card) for cryptocurrency

If you don’t want to issue a crypto card, there is another option — to purchase a ChatGPT digital voucher for cryptocurrency.

Recently, services have appeared that sell ChatGPT by Rewarble — a digital certificate that, after activation, allows you to receive a virtual prepaid card or balance to pay for a ChatGPT subscription.

The most famous venues:

  • Coinsbee — supports payment in Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, Solana, and over 250 other cryptocurrencies. The code is sent to your email almost immediately after purchase.
  • CryptoRefills — also sells digital gift cards for cryptocurrency (ChatGPT availability may vary by region).
  • Rewarble Partners is an official list of partners through which you can purchase a voucher using various payment methods, including cryptocurrency.

How it works

  1. You buy a voucher.
  2. You will receive a code by email.
  3. Activate it on Rewarble.
  4. Generate a virtual card.
  5. Use it to design ChatGPT Plus.

Cons

  • more steps;
  • an additional service between you and OpenAI;
  • You must separately activate the voucher before payment.

This option is useful if you need a one-time payment or you don’t plan to use the crypto card regularly.

Conclusion

Just a few years ago, paying for ChatGPT with cryptocurrency required asset exchanges, bank transfers, or complicated workarounds. Today, everything is much simpler.

If you use cryptocurrency regularly, the most seamless scenario would be the Trustee Plus crypto card: it allows you to pay for ChatGPT just like any other international online service, without any additional steps. Plus, it’s the most profitable moment ever thanks to the promotion that compensates for the first month of ChatGPT Plus.

Rewarble gift certificates will be a good alternative for a one-time payment, and crypto exchange cards will be for those who already hold all assets within the exchange ecosystem.

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