ChatGPT Pricing EU & Germany (2026): Plus in Euros + VAT
ChatGPT pricing across the EU. Euro rates for Plus and Pro, country-by-country VAT impact, and Germany-specific considerations. 14-day refund rights.
Plans & Pricing at a Glance
ChatGPT Free (EU)
Free
Casual EU users
ChatGPT Go (EU)
$5/mo
Students and budget EU users — €4.99/month + local VAT
ChatGPT Plus (EU)
$21/mo
EU professionals — €19/month + 19-25% local VAT
ChatGPT Pro (EU)
$200/mo
EU power users — €190/month + local VAT
TL;DR
ChatGPT pricing in the EU (all countries use the same headline €19 for Plus):
| Plan | EU price (ex VAT) | With avg 21% VAT | US price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 | €0 | $0 |
| Go | €4.99/mo | ~€6.00/mo | $5 |
| Plus | €19/mo | ~€23/mo | $20 |
| Pro | €190/mo | ~€230/mo | $200 |
Effective EU pricing is slightly higher than US pricing once local VAT (19-25%) is added.
VAT by country
The €19 Plus headline price is uniform, but each EU member state applies its own VAT:
| Country | VAT | Plus effective |
|---|---|---|
| Luxembourg | 17% | €22.23 |
| Malta | 18% | €22.42 |
| Germany | 19% | €22.61 |
| France / Spain | 20-21% | €22.80-22.99 |
| Italy | 22% | €23.18 |
| Netherlands | 21% | €22.99 |
| Croatia | 25% | €23.75 |
| Hungary | 27% | €24.13 |
Business VAT
If you have an EU VAT ID (B2B), you can add it to your OpenAI billing account and pay €19 under the reverse-charge mechanism — no VAT added at checkout. You report the VAT on your own return.
EU 14-day refund right
EU consumer law gives you a 14-day right of withdrawal on new subscriptions. This is a hard legal right — OpenAI must honor it. Outside the window, cancellation stops the next renewal.
Payment methods
- EU credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard)
- SEPA direct debit (limited rollout)
- Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Google Play or Apple App Store billing (local store)
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Our Verdict
Best for: EU residents who want EUR billing, proper VAT invoices, and 14-day refund rights
Avoid if: You're in a higher-VAT country and mind the effective price — consider USD billing
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is ChatGPT Plus in Germany?
- ChatGPT Plus in Germany is €19/month before VAT. With 19% German VAT (Mehrwertsteuer) added, the effective total is approximately €22.61/month. Businesses can reclaim the VAT through standard returns.
- How much is ChatGPT Plus in France, Italy, Spain?
- The headline price is €19/month across the EU. Country-specific VAT rates change the effective total: France 20% (€22.80), Italy 22% (€23.18), Spain 21% (€22.99), Netherlands 21% (€22.99). Business users with VAT numbers can reclaim.
- Does OpenAI charge VAT on EU subscriptions?
- Yes. OpenAI is required to charge local VAT to EU consumers under EU VAT rules. B2B customers with a valid EU VAT ID can apply reverse-charge VAT treatment, paying €19 without the VAT addition.
- Can EU users cancel ChatGPT for a refund?
- Yes. EU consumer law grants a 14-day right of withdrawal on new distance purchases, including digital subscriptions. Cancel within 14 days of subscribing for a full refund. After that, cancellation stops the next renewal only.
- Is ChatGPT Plus cheaper in any EU country?
- The headline €19 price is uniform across the EU, but effective pricing varies by VAT: Luxembourg (17%), Malta (18%), and Germany (19%) end up slightly cheaper than Hungary (27%) or Croatia (25%). The difference is small — a few euros per month.
- What payment methods work for ChatGPT in the EU?
- EU credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), SEPA direct debit (limited rollout), Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Google Play / Apple App Store billing through your local store account.