# OpenAI warns business Mastercard declines can interrupt API credit purchases

_Published Friday, November 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM EST · AI, Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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OpenAI says payment declines affecting some U.S. business Mastercards, including some Brex cards, can block automatic API balance recharges and one-time credit purchases. Customers whose prepaid balances run out may see API requests fail.

The company recommends adding a card from a different issuer before the next payment, even for customers who have not experienced a decline. Customers with failed credit purchases should retry using the replacement card. OpenAI says it is working with payment partners.

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Published: 2026-11-06T18:56:33.504Z
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