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OpenAI payment system issues prevent user access to free trial

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A user on Reddit is experiencing difficulties accessing a free trial for OpenAI's services, encountering a "Payment was not approved" error despite trying multiple payment methods and troubleshooting steps. The user has attempted using different credit and debit cards, prepaid cards, Google Pay, and has verified card details and bank balances. They have also contacted their bank and OpenAI, but have not yet received a resolution. AI

RANK_REASON User-generated complaint about a product issue, not an official announcement or industry-wide trend.

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OpenAI payment system issues prevent user access to free trial

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Practical_Net_5433 ·

    Why i can't try free trial? It says; "Payment was not approved"

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I tried everything...</p> <p>Use diffirent cards</p> <p>Use debit card, prepaid card, (even more)</p> <p>Tried to check my address again and again</p> <p>contact bank</p> <p>make sure there's money on it</p> <p>contact openai (they didn't respons…

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