ChatGPT subscription upgrade question

I have a ChatGPT related subscription question - haven’t been able to find the answer online or through Apple support. Hope someone can help!

I paid £200 for ChatGPT Plus Annual on 5 February 2026, valid until 5 February 2027 via Apple. If I upgrade to ChatGPT Pro now, will Apple automatically refund the unused portion of my £200 annual subscription?

Or, if I temporarily upgrade to Pro for say a month, will I be able to revert back to my Plus subscription after this?

Posted on Oct 12, 2026 4:44 AM

1 reply

WheelieNick

Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 14, 2026 7:25 AM in response to russi4nblue

Apple will not automatically refund the unused portion of your annual ChatGPT Plus subscription if you upgrade mid-cycle.

No Automatic Refund: When you upgrade or switch plans through apple subscriptions Apple and OpenAI do not automatically issue a prorated refund for the remaining months of your annual £200 plan.[
Manual Request Required: If you want a partial refund for the unused months, you must request it manually through Apple by visiting reportaproblem.apple.com. Approval is not guaranteed and depends on Apple's discretion.
Risk of Double Subscriptions: Upgrading or purchasing a new tier on a different platform or billing track (such as moving straight to Pro on the web while holding an active Apple annual subscription) can result in overlapping or separate active subscriptions rather than a clean swap.