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How to Cancel OpenAI API

Updated 2026-02-14 โ€” Step-by-step cancellation guide

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Quick Facts

Difficulty

Easy

Avg. Price

$20/mo

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Direct Cancel Link

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How to Cancel

Go to platform.openai.com โ†’ Settings โ†’ Billing โ†’ Cancel paid plan. Delete your API keys to prevent accidental usage. This is separate from ChatGPT Plus.

Good to Know

OpenAI API is pay-per-use (no fixed monthly fee). You're charged based on token usage. To stop charges: delete API keys, set usage limits to $0, or cancel your billing plan. This is SEPARATE from ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo) โ€” cancel each independently.

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