OpenAI caps ChatGPT paid subscriptions per device and card

According to a November 1, 2026 report from The Decoder, OpenAI has started capping the number of paid ChatGPT accounts that can be tied to a single device or a single payment card, covering paid plans including Go, Plus, and Pro. The company says the move is part of its security measures. Once too many subscriptions are linked to the same payment card or the same device, users can no longer start new subscriptions through that card or on that device; ChatGPT also limits how many paid accounts can be used on any one device. The Decoder reports that affected accounts cannot be used on that device once the cap is reached, and that logging out does not automatically free up a spot. Instead, OpenAI steers users toward buying extra credits. The outlet adds that the policy is likely to hit users who have been juggling multiple low-cost subscriptions to maximize their usage, pushing them toward pricier options such as purchasing additional credits. As of the report, the exact per-device or per-card account caps and the rollout scope had not been disclosed in the available coverage.