diff --git a/lang/es.json b/lang/es.json
index d94d041a..f7bb1966 100644
--- a/lang/es.json
+++ b/lang/es.json
@@ -2150,7 +2150,7 @@
     "The app is intuitive, functional, and a real help for managing my finances day to day. What stands out most is how much the free version offers — it really shows your commitment to your users. I’ll keep recommending it!": "La aplicación es intuitiva, funcional y de gran ayuda para gestionar mis finanzas en el día a día. Lo que más destaca es la cantidad de opciones de la versión gratuita: demuestra vuestro compromiso con los usuarios. ¡Seguiré recomendándola!",
     "I built the app I needed to make better decisions. Understanding how I spend and where my income comes from has brought me real financial peace of mind.": "He construido la app que necesitaba para tomar mejores decisiones. Entender cómo gasto y de dónde vienen mis ingresos me ha dado una verdadera tranquilidad financiera.",
     "AI Suggestions": "Sugerencias de IA",
-    "AI suggestions are a Standard Plan feature. You'll choose a plan at the end of the onboarding.": "Las sugerencias de IA son una función del plan Standard. Elegirás un plan al final del proceso de incorporación.",
+    "AI suggestions are a paid feature. Enable them and you'll choose a plan at the end of the onboarding.": "Las sugerencias de IA son una función de pago. Actívalas y elegirás un plan al final del proceso de incorporación.",
     "Rules created": "Reglas creadas",
     "We created :rules rules and categorized :count transactions for you.": "Hemos creado :rules reglas y categorizado :count transacciones por ti.",
     "Looking for patterns": "Buscando patrones",
diff --git a/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions-upgrade.test.tsx b/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions-upgrade.test.tsx
index decae8ee..8e19dc3a 100644
--- a/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions-upgrade.test.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions-upgrade.test.tsx
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import { describe, expect, it, vi } from 'vitest';
 import { StepAiSuggestions } from './step-ai-suggestions';
 
 const UPGRADE_NOTICE =
-    "AI suggestions are a Standard Plan feature. You'll choose a plan at the end of the onboarding.";
+    "AI suggestions are a paid feature. Enable them and you'll choose a plan at the end of the onboarding.";
 
 // Mutable so each test can flip whether an upgrade is required before render.
 const state = {
@@ -55,19 +55,53 @@ vi.mock('@inertiajs/react', () => ({
 
 describe('StepAiSuggestions upgrade notice', () => {
     it('warns free users that AI suggestions require a paid plan', async () => {
+        state.consented = false;
         state.requires_upgrade = true;
-        render(<StepAiSuggestions categories={[]} onComplete={vi.fn()} />);
+        render(
+            <StepAiSuggestions
+                categories={[]}
+                hasConnectedAccount={false}
+                onComplete={vi.fn()}
+            />,
+        );
 
         expect(await screen.findByText(UPGRADE_NOTICE)).toBeInTheDocument();
     });
 
     it('omits the notice when no upgrade is required', async () => {
+        state.consented = false;
         state.requires_upgrade = false;
-        render(<StepAiSuggestions categories={[]} onComplete={vi.fn()} />);
+        render(
+            <StepAiSuggestions
+                categories={[]}
+                hasConnectedAccount={false}
+                onComplete={vi.fn()}
+            />,
+        );
 
         expect(
             await screen.findByText('Suggest my rules with AI'),
         ).toBeInTheDocument();
         expect(screen.queryByText(UPGRADE_NOTICE)).not.toBeInTheDocument();
     });
+
+    it('activates AI directly for users with a connected bank', async () => {
+        state.consented = false;
+        state.requires_upgrade = false;
+        render(
+            <StepAiSuggestions
+                categories={[]}
+                hasConnectedAccount
+                onComplete={vi.fn()}
+            />,
+        );
+
+        // Auto-consent runs, so the prompt is skipped and we jump to generating.
+        expect(
+            await screen.findByText('Looking for patterns'),
+        ).toBeInTheDocument();
+        expect(
+            screen.queryByText('Suggest my rules with AI'),
+        ).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
 });
diff --git a/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions.test.tsx b/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions.test.tsx
index 320c14e0..dec41213 100644
--- a/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions.test.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions.test.tsx
@@ -27,7 +27,11 @@ describe('StepAiSuggestions generating state', () => {
 
     function renderStep() {
         return render(
-            <StepAiSuggestions categories={[]} onComplete={vi.fn()} />,
+            <StepAiSuggestions
+                categories={[]}
+                hasConnectedAccount={false}
+                onComplete={vi.fn()}
+            />,
         );
     }
 
diff --git a/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions.tsx b/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions.tsx
index 1ac5b69b..74d5a60a 100644
--- a/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/components/onboarding/step-ai-suggestions.tsx
@@ -39,11 +39,13 @@ interface AcceptResponse {
 
 interface StepAiSuggestionsProps {
     categories: Category[];
+    hasConnectedAccount: boolean;
     onComplete: () => void;
 }
 
 export function StepAiSuggestions({
     categories,
+    hasConnectedAccount,
     onComplete,
 }: StepAiSuggestionsProps) {
     const [state, setState] = useState<SuggestionState | null>(null);
@@ -130,6 +132,16 @@ export function StepAiSuggestions({
                     !data.run
                 ) {
                     startGenerate();
+                } else if (!data.consented && hasConnectedAccount) {
+                    // A linked bank already commits the user to a paid plan, so
+                    // enabling AI adds no cost — skip the consent prompt and turn
+                    // it on directly. setBusy batches with applyState above, so
+                    // the consent screen never flashes.
+                    setBusy(true);
+                    await axios.post(storeConsent().url);
+                    if (!cancelled) {
+                        startGenerate();
+                    }
                 }
             } catch {
                 // Never block onboarding if the AI step can't load.
@@ -438,7 +450,7 @@ function UpgradeNotice() {
         <div className="w-full max-w-md rounded-lg border border-emerald-100 bg-emerald-50 p-3 dark:border-emerald-900/50 dark:bg-emerald-900/20">
             <p className="text-center text-sm text-balance text-emerald-700 dark:text-emerald-300">
                 {__(
-                    "AI suggestions are a Standard Plan feature. You'll choose a plan at the end of the onboarding.",
+                    "AI suggestions are a paid feature. Enable them and you'll choose a plan at the end of the onboarding.",
                 )}
             </p>
             {cheapestMonthlyPrice !== null && (
diff --git a/resources/js/pages/onboarding/index.tsx b/resources/js/pages/onboarding/index.tsx
index 0b395c8d..59342c45 100644
--- a/resources/js/pages/onboarding/index.tsx
+++ b/resources/js/pages/onboarding/index.tsx
@@ -223,6 +223,7 @@ export default function Onboarding({
                 return (
                     <StepAiSuggestions
                         categories={categories}
+                        hasConnectedAccount={hasConnectedAccount}
                         onComplete={goNext}
                     />
                 );
diff --git a/tests/Browser/OnboardingFlowTest.php b/tests/Browser/OnboardingFlowTest.php
index 15a5867f..7871ed50 100644
--- a/tests/Browser/OnboardingFlowTest.php
+++ b/tests/Browser/OnboardingFlowTest.php
@@ -599,6 +599,69 @@ it('completes entire onboarding flow with account creation, transaction import,
     expect($transactions->pluck('currency_code')->unique()->first())->toBe('EUR');
 });
 
+// =============================================================================
+// AI Suggestions Consent Tests
+// =============================================================================
+
+it('activates AI directly without a consent prompt when a bank is connected', function () {
+    config(['subscriptions.enabled' => true]);
+
+    $user = User::factory()->create(['onboarded_at' => null]);
+
+    $bank = Bank::factory()->create(['name' => 'Connected AI Bank']);
+    $connection = BankingConnection::factory()->create(['user_id' => $user->id]);
+    Account::factory()->create([
+        'user_id' => $user->id,
+        'bank_id' => $bank->id,
+        'banking_connection_id' => $connection->id,
+        'type' => 'checking',
+        'currency_code' => 'EUR',
+    ]);
+
+    $this->actingAs($user);
+
+    $page = visit('/onboarding?step=ai-suggestions');
+
+    // A linked bank already commits the user to a paid plan, so the consent
+    // prompt is skipped and AI is turned on for them. With no transactions yet
+    // the run stops at the "need more data" screen instead of calling the AI.
+    $page->wait(3)
+        ->assertDontSee('Let AI organize your money')
+        ->assertDontSee('Suggest my rules with AI')
+        ->assertSee('AI suggestions need more data')
+        ->assertNoJavascriptErrors();
+
+    expect($user->refresh()->hasActiveAiConsent())->toBeTrue();
+});
+
+it('asks for consent before activating AI when no bank is connected', function () {
+    config(['subscriptions.enabled' => true]);
+
+    $user = User::factory()->create(['onboarded_at' => null]);
+
+    $this->actingAs($user);
+
+    expect($user->hasActiveAiConsent())->toBeFalse();
+
+    $page = visit('/onboarding?step=ai-suggestions');
+
+    // Free users must opt in, and are told AI commits them to picking a plan.
+    $page->wait(2)
+        ->assertSee('Let AI organize your money')
+        ->assertSee("AI suggestions are a paid feature. Enable them and you'll choose a plan at the end of the onboarding.")
+        ->assertSee('Suggest my rules with AI')
+        ->assertNoJavascriptErrors();
+
+    // Nothing is activated until they explicitly accept.
+    expect($user->refresh()->hasActiveAiConsent())->toBeFalse();
+
+    $page->click('Suggest my rules with AI')
+        ->wait(3)
+        ->assertNoJavascriptErrors();
+
+    expect($user->refresh()->hasActiveAiConsent())->toBeTrue();
+});
+
 // =============================================================================
 // Subscribe Page Free Plan Tests
 // =============================================================================
@@ -616,3 +679,35 @@ it('shows free plan option on subscribe page when no bank was connected', functi
         ->assertSee('Continue for free')
         ->assertNoJavascriptErrors();
 });
+
+it('forces a plan choice on subscribe when a bank is connected', function () {
+    config(['subscriptions.enabled' => true]);
+
+    $user = User::factory()->onboarded()->create();
+    BankingConnection::factory()->create(['user_id' => $user->id]);
+
+    $this->actingAs($user);
+
+    $page = visit('/subscribe');
+
+    $page->assertPathIs('/subscribe')
+        ->assertSee('Start My Financial Journey')
+        ->assertDontSee('Continue for free')
+        ->assertNoJavascriptErrors();
+});
+
+it('forces a plan choice on subscribe when AI consent is active', function () {
+    config(['subscriptions.enabled' => true]);
+
+    $user = User::factory()->onboarded()->create();
+    $user->recordAiConsent();
+
+    $this->actingAs($user);
+
+    $page = visit('/subscribe');
+
+    $page->assertPathIs('/subscribe')
+        ->assertSee('Start My Financial Journey')
+        ->assertDontSee('Continue for free')
+        ->assertNoJavascriptErrors();
+});