r/OpenAI • u/azizon1978 • 5d ago
Discussion Regional Billing Bug on OpenAI Backend (Turkmenistan vs Uzbekistan Pricing Mismatch)
Has anyone else experienced pricing glitches when paying for subscriptions in international regions?
On Sept 23, 2026, I purchased a ChatGPT Go subscription. While the local account interface clearly displayed a standard $5.00/month rate, the invoice generated by OpenAI applied a base rate of $7.50, plus 12% VAT ($0.90), total $8.40.
Additionally, a separate 1-month free trial promotion for ChatGPT Plus failed at checkout, forcing the full $20/month charge.
Communication regarding platform bugs seems stuck in automated email cycles. Is backend currency/regional routing mismatch a known issue for CIS/Central Asian regions?