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How to pay for ChatGPT Plus from Pakistan in 2026, without a VPN

OpenAI now accepts Pakistani-issued cards directly. The catch is which cards, which banks, and one billing-address quirk that trips up half of first-time subscribers.

Faizan Khan·May 8, 2026·3 min read

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