How to pay for ChatGPT Plus via Apple ID
ChatGPT Plus costs $20 per month, but many users find their card declined on the OpenAI website — particularly those in countries where international payments are restricted. There is a reliable workaround: subscribe through the ChatGPT iOS app using your Apple ID balance.
Why this method works
The App Store processes the payment through Apple, not directly through OpenAI. Apple accepts gift cards as payment. You can top up your App Store balance with a gift card purchased from Marix — App Store gift cards for US or Turkey regions are widely available and can be paid for with local payment methods.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1. Choose your Apple ID region
To subscribe to ChatGPT Plus you need a US or Turkey Apple ID:
- United States — $20/month, the standard price.
- Turkey — significantly cheaper due to local pricing (check the current price in the App Store at the time of purchase).
If your current Apple ID is in another region, create a second account for the target region or change your existing account's region (you'll need to remove any linked card first).
Step 2. Buy an App Store gift card on Marix
Go to the gift cards section on Marix. Select an App Store gift card for the right region (US or Turkey) for $20 or the local equivalent. Pay using your preferred local method — Marix accepts various local payment options. The code arrives by email within minutes.
Step 3. Top up your Apple ID balance
On iPhone: Settings → your Apple ID → Media & Purchases → View Account → Redeem Gift Card or Code → enter the code from your email.
Or via the App Store: tap your avatar in the top-right corner → Redeem Gift Card or Code → enter the code.
Step 4. Subscribe to ChatGPT Plus
- Open the ChatGPT app on iPhone.
- Tap the menu (three lines) → Upgrade to Plus.
- Select the ChatGPT Plus plan ($20/month).
- Confirm the purchase with Face ID or Touch ID — the amount is deducted from your App Store balance.
FAQ
Does this work with a ChatGPT account registered with a non-US email? Yes. Your OpenAI account and Apple ID are separate. The ChatGPT Plus subscription is tied to your Apple ID, not your OpenAI account. Any email works.
What happens at the next billing cycle? The subscription renews automatically from your App Store balance. If the balance runs out, Apple will prompt you to add funds. Top up in advance through Marix.
Can I do the same on Android via Google Play? Yes, the same approach applies — buy a Google Play Gift Card on Marix, top up your Google Play balance, and subscribe through the ChatGPT Android app.
App Store gift cards (US and Turkey) with instant code delivery are available on Marix. Pay with local methods, no foreign card needed.