Highlights

• Indian users can redeem a free 12-month ChatGPT Go subscription with access to GPT-5, image generation, file analysis, and custom GPTs.
• Available to new and existing free-plan users in India, the offer requires adding a valid payment method (credit card or UPI) and a ₹1 UPI hold may apply for verification.
• After 12 months, the plan auto-renews at standard rates unless cancelled.

Caption – (Photo by Emiliano Vittoriosi on Unsplash)

OpenAI has launched a major promotion for Indian users, offering 12 months of ChatGPT Go completely free of charge starting November 4, 2025. The limited-time offer opens access to GPT-5, advanced image generation, enhanced file analysis, and custom GPT creation, basically all premium tools usually reserved for paid subscribers. The move marks OpenAI’s most significant push yet into one of the world’s fastest-growing AI markets. Here are all the details you need to know.

Who Can Avail the Free ChatGPT Go Offer?

The free subscription is exclusively available to users in India. Eligible participants include new ChatGPT users, current free-plan users, and existing ChatGPT Go subscribers with active accounts. Those on ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business, or Enterprise plans must cancel their current subscription and wait for the billing period to end before redeeming the offer.

To activate the free plan, users must add a valid payment method such as a credit card or UPI.

While no subscription fee will be charged during the offer period, UPI users may see a temporary ₹1 hold per billing cycle, which will be refunded. This nominal amount is required for payment verification purposes.

After the Free Year Ends

At the end of the 12-month period, OpenAI will automatically renew the ChatGPT Go subscription at the standard monthly rate using the payment method on file, unless the user cancels before the renewal date.

How to Get ChatGPT Go Free for 12 Months? – Step-by-Step Guide

Caption – ChatGPT Go Free for new users. (Screenshot by TheTechOutlook)

For New Users via Web –

• Sign up or log in to your existing ChatGPT account.
• Go to Settings → Account → Try ChatGPT Go or click “Try ChatGPT Go.”
• Add your payment method (credit card or UPI) and complete the checkout.

Once done, your 12-month free subscription will activate and auto-renewal monthly at no cost.

For Android Users (Google Play) –

• Update or install the latest version of the ChatGPT Android app.
• Tap “Upgrade to Go for Free” or navigate to Settings → Upgrade to Go for Free.
• Add your payment method and complete checkout.

Once done, the free plan activates instantly.

For iPhone Users (iOS) –

Apple users will need to wait until next week for App Store availability or activate the offer now via the ChatGPT web portal. Once redeemed, users can access ChatGPT Go features through the iOS app after logging in.

Important Details for Existing ChatGPT Go Subscribers

Those who subscribed through ChatGPT’s website or Google Play don’t need to cancel. OpenAI will automatically extend their next billing date by 12 months within the coming week, provided the account remains active.

Emails are being sent to current ChatGPT Go subscribers, saying, “We’ll move your billing date back by 12 months, so you’ll continue getting expanded access to top models, file uploads, and image generation without any action needed from you.”

Caption – ChatGPT GO 12-Month Free Upgrade email sent to current users. (Screenshot by TheTechOutlook)

Apple App Store subscribers must cancel their current plan, wait until the billing period ends, and then re-subscribe during the promotional period through the App Store or web.

Users already billed for the ongoing cycle will still pay for that month with the 12-month free period starting from the next billing cycle.

ChatGPT Go – Features and Benefits

ChatGPT Go is OpenAI’s affordable mid-tier plan, sitting between the free version and the premium Plus tier. Subscribers enjoy –

• Full access to GPT-5, OpenAI’s most advanced model.
• Higher usage limits for image generation and data analysis.
• Support for file uploads to analyse documents and spreadsheets.
• Python-based tools for advanced data exploration.
• Longer memory and personalised responses through extended context windows.
• Projects and task management tools for productivity.
• The ability to create and customise GPTs for personal or professional use.

ChatGPT Go – Key Limitations and Terms to Note

While ChatGPT Go offers higher usage limits than the free plan, these may fluctuate depending on system demand. If users cancel before the promotional period ends, access will stop at the end of the 30-day billing cycle and the offer cannot be redeemed again on the same account.

The promotion is available for a limited time and OpenAI may discontinue it without notice. Each eligible account can claim the offer only once.

FAQs

Q1. Who is eligible for the free 12-month ChatGPT Go offer in India?

Answer. New users, current free-plan users, and existing ChatGPT Go subscribers with active accounts in India are eligible. Users on Plus, Pro, Business, or Enterprise plans must cancel and wait for their billing cycle to end before redeeming.

Q2. How can I activate the free ChatGPT Go subscription?

Answer. Web users can go to Settings → Account → Try ChatGPT Go, add a payment method, and complete checkout. Android users can tap “Upgrade to Go for Free” in the app. iPhone users must wait for App Store availability or redeem via the web portal.

Q3. What happens after the free 12-month period ends?

Answer. OpenAI will automatically renew the ChatGPT Go subscription at the standard monthly rate using the saved payment method unless the user cancels before the renewal date.

Also Read –

https://www.mymobileindia.com/openai-announces-one-year-free-chatgpt-go-access-for-indian-users/

https://www.mymobileindia.com/openai-introduces-chatgpt-go-plan-in-india-at-rs-399-with-upi-support/