ChatGPT Plus and OpenAI API have become valuable assistants in the daily work and study of many domestic users. However, due to payment restrictions, domestic users often encounter difficulties when subscribing to these overseas services, such as traditional bank cards being unable to directly pay USD bills or limited payment channels. Fortunately, virtual credit cards provide a convenient solution to this problem, with WildCard becoming the preferred tool due to its payment methods and stability designed specifically for domestic users.
Why Choose WildCard?#
WildCard is a virtual credit card launched by Leixue Network, designed for domestic users to subscribe to overseas software services. Its biggest highlight is the support for recharging through domestic payment methods like Alipay and WeChat, eliminating the cumbersome USDT purchase or cryptocurrency operations, greatly lowering the usage threshold. Compared to other virtual cards, such as Dupay, VCard, PokePay, WasabiCard, or LocalCard, WildCard's payment process is more intuitive, allowing users to recharge simply by scanning a code, making it suitable for novice users.
In addition, WildCard's stability is impressive. Its payment channels are optimized to effectively avoid the risk control interception of the OpenAI payment system, ensuring a higher success rate when subscribing to ChatGPT Plus or recharging OpenAI API. In terms of security, WildCard does not rely on cryptocurrency, reducing the risks associated with market fluctuations, and does not require KYC certification (optional Alipay facial recognition to increase limits), protecting user privacy.
How to Use WildCard to Subscribe to ChatGPT Plus?#
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Register a WildCard Account
Visit the WildCard official website, click the "Register" button in the upper right corner, and use your phone number (mainland users select +86, Hong Kong users select +852) to obtain a verification code to complete registration. Tip: Enter the invitation code LEIXUE during registration to enjoy card opening discounts ($11.99 for 1 year or $16.99 for 2 years, saving $1). -
Open a Card and Recharge
After logging in, go to the "My Cards" page, select the card opening duration (it is recommended to recharge $25 for the first time to cover the $5 pre-authorization fee and the $20 subscription fee). Pay via Alipay or WeChat by scanning the code, and the funds will be credited in real-time. WildCard's recharge fee is 3.5%, with no additional fees for consumption and withdrawals. -
Bind and Subscribe to ChatGPT Plus
Log in to the OpenAI official website, go to the ChatGPT Plus subscription page, and fill in the WildCard virtual card information (card number, expiration date, CVV code) in the payment options. After confirming the payment, the system will deduct the $20 monthly fee, and the subscription will take effect immediately. WildCard also supports a one-click upgrade feature to simplify the operation process. -
Manage Balance and Renewal
The WildCard backend allows you to view the card balance in real-time. When renewing, simply recharge again via Alipay or WeChat. It is recommended to maintain sufficient balance to avoid payment failures due to pre-authorization.
Other Virtual Card Recommendations#
Although WildCard is the preferred choice for domestic users, other virtual cards also have their own advantages, suitable for different needs:
- Dupay: Suitable for users familiar with cryptocurrency, supports USDT recharges, covering services like ChatGPT and Midjourney, but requires KYC certification, making operations slightly more complex.
- VCard: Supports binding Alipay and WeChat, suitable for domestic consumption and USDT transactions, but does not support Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- PokePay: Supports multi-currency consumption and offline POS card swiping, with no minimum recharge threshold, but has a 1% conversion fee for non-USD consumption.
- WasabiCard and LocalCard: Suitable for specific scenarios, but rely on USDT recharges, with slightly lower stability than WildCard.
Notes on Using Virtual Cards#
- Network Environment: It is recommended to use a stable overseas home network IP or a less crowded proxy node when subscribing to avoid payment interception due to shared IPs.
- Balance Management: When binding the card for the first time, OpenAI may deduct a $5 pre-authorization fee (which will be refunded later), so ensure the card balance is sufficient.
- Service Scope: WildCard supports various overseas services (such as Claude, Midjourney, GitHub Copilot), but does not currently support specific platforms like Netflix and Spotify, so please confirm before subscribing.
Summary#
For domestic users, WildCard is the ideal choice for subscribing to ChatGPT Plus and recharging OpenAI API. Its core advantage lies in recharging through Alipay and WeChat, combined with high stability and security, solving the problems of traditional bank card payments. If you need a broader range of consumption scenarios, Dupay, VCard, PokePay, WasabiCard, and LocalCard are also good alternatives. Visit the WildCard official website now, register using the invitation code LEIXUE, and start your AI journey!