ChatGPT Go free in India now, but why is a payment method still needed?

OpenAI has announced it is making free for a year the ChatGPT Go - a recently launched subscription tier extended to India that allows unlocking more images, more file uploads, and more access to gpt-5.

An eligible user of ChatGPT Go will need to provide a method of payment to avail the promotion. (AFP/File)

ChaptGPT Go will be available at no cost for 12 months for eligible users in India, OpenAI said on Tuesday, adding that the promotion is available for redemption starting November 4.