Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Airtel Users Need Cards for Free Perplexity Pro
Airtel users who got free Perplexity Pro for 12 months now need to add a payment method to keep using it.
Perplexity is asking for a credit or debit card to make sure only the right people use the free trial.
You won't be charged during the trial, but after it ends, the subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel it.
Airtel users got an email with a link to add their card details.
This change was also posted on Perplexity's support page.
Airtel users need to add a payment method to continue their free Perplexity Pro trial.
Perplexity is updating its trial process to ensure legitimate use.
No charges will be applied during the trial period.
Users must add card details via an email link to continue the trial.
The subscription will auto-renew after the trial ends unless canceled.
- Who
- Airtel users and Perplexity
- What
- New requirement to add payment method for free Perplexity Pro
- When
- After initial announcement in July
- Where
- India
- Why
- To protect the program for legitimate users
- Offer Details
- Free Perplexity Pro for 12 months for Airtel users
- New Requirement
- Valid payment method needed to continue free trial
- Charges
- No charges during trial, auto-renewal after trial ends
- Communication
- Emails sent to Airtel users and updated on support page
- Process
- Add card details via email link to continue trial