Do I need a credit card to start ChatGPT?
You will learn the free ChatGPT never asks for a credit card.
You can relax. The free ChatGPT does not ask for a credit card.
To sign up, you give an email address. You also get a short code by text or email, to show you are a real person. That step is normal and safe.
There is a paid plan too. But you do not need it, and no one will charge you by surprise.
Try this
- Go to chatgpt.com in your web browser.
- Click the Sign up button.
- Enter your email and make a password.
- Start chatting. No card is needed for the free version.
Buddy says
No credit card is needed for the free version. The signup does ask for your email and a phone number for a one-time code. That part is normal, not a scam.