With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, Claude, a powerful AI model launched by Anthropic, has quickly attracted global users' attention with its safety, interpretability, and performance that rivals or even surpasses ChatGPT. For domestic users, experiencing the full functionality of Claude and subscribing often faces challenges such as limited payment channels and complex network environments. Fortunately, tools like WildCard allow domestic users to easily overcome these obstacles and enjoy the intelligent experience brought by Claude. This article will provide a detailed tutorial on registering, upgrading, and subscribing to Claude for domestic users, combined with the latest situation in 2025, to help you get started quickly.
WildCard Official Website: https://leixue.com/go/yeka (Register using the invitation code "LEIXUE" to enjoy card opening discounts!)
What is Claude? Why is it Worth Subscribing?#
Claude, developed by former core members of OpenAI, is an AI dialogue model that emphasizes safety and value alignment. Compared to ChatGPT, Claude demonstrates stronger logic and contextual understanding when handling complex issues, particularly excelling in long text generation and multi-turn dialogues. In 2025, with the updates of the Claude 3 series (including Claude 3 Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku), its performance has further improved, making it the preferred tool for many developers, content creators, and businesses.
Subscribing to Claude Plus (or higher versions) unlocks more features, such as higher usage limits, faster response times, and priority access to new models. For domestic users, whether for personal learning, programming development, or commercial applications, Claude is worth a try. However, Anthropic's official payment system does not directly support domestic credit cards or payment methods, which requires reliable tools to complete the subscription.
Pain Points and Solutions for Domestic Users Subscribing to Claude#
For domestic users, the biggest challenges in subscribing to overseas services lie in payment and network environment:
- Payment Restrictions: The Claude official website only accepts international credit cards or PayPal payments, while commonly used domestic payment methods like Alipay and WeChat Pay cannot be used directly.
- Network Environment: Accessing the Anthropic official website may require scientific internet tools, and some payment processes are sensitive to IP addresses, easily triggering risk control.
- Stability Requirements: Some virtual card services can solve payment issues, but the recharge process is complicated (e.g., requiring USDT) or lacks stability, leading to subscription failures.
In response to these issues, WildCard is undoubtedly the most suitable solution for domestic users. It is designed specifically for subscribing to overseas software services, supports Alipay and WeChat Pay, and eliminates the need for complicated USDT recharges, making it simple and stable to operate. The following will detail how to use WildCard to complete the registration and subscription for Claude.
Step 1: Register for a WildCard Account#
To start using Claude, you first need a virtual card that supports international payments, and WildCard is designed for this purpose. Here are the registration steps:
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Visit the Official Website
Open the WildCard Official Website and click the "Login/Register" button in the upper right corner. -
Create an Account
In the pop-up window, select "Register," enter your phone number (default +86 for mainland users, +852 for Hong Kong users), obtain the verification code, and submit it to complete the registration. The entire process takes less than a minute, simple and efficient. -
Enjoy Discounts
Enter the invitation code "LEIXUE" during registration to enjoy card opening discounts (specific discount amounts are subject to real-time activities on the official website). This not only reduces your initial costs but also allows you to experience the service faster.
Once registered, you will enter the WildCard backend management page, which is the core area for managing your cards and balance.
Step 2: Card Opening and Recharge#
With a WildCard account, the next step is to open a card and recharge to pay for the Claude subscription fees.
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Card Opening Process
In the WildCard backend, click the "My Cards" menu on the left to enter the card opening page. Choose the subscription duration (1 year for $11.99 or 2 years for $16.99; using the invitation code "LEIXUE" can further reduce some fees), and then pay via Alipay or WeChat by scanning the code. After successful payment, the system will prompt you to fill in your name and other information to complete the card opening. -
Recharge Recommendations
It is recommended to recharge $25 for the first time, as there may be a pre-authorization of $5 when binding payment, avoiding insufficient balance leading to subscription failure. WildCard supports recharges starting from $5, with a handling fee of 3.5%, but there are no additional fees for consumption and withdrawals, making it very cost-effective. -
Notes
If you have not completed Alipay facial verification, the monthly limit is $100; after verification, it can be increased to $3000, which is sufficient for daily usage needs.
Step 3: Register a Claude Account#
With WildCard, the next step is to register a Claude account:
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Prepare the Network Environment
Use a stable scientific internet tool to ensure the IP address is in the United States or other supported regions to avoid triggering Anthropic's risk control. -
Visit the Official Website
Open the Anthropic Official Website and click "Sign Up" to start the registration. -
Fill in Information
Enter your email address (it is recommended to use international email services like Gmail or Outlook) and password to complete the basic information filling. After verifying your email, you can log in.
Step 4: Upgrade to Claude Plus Subscription#
The free version of Claude has limited functionality; to unlock its full potential, you need to upgrade to Claude Plus:
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Enter the Subscription Page
After logging into your Claude account, click on your profile picture in the upper right corner and select "Upgrade" or "Manage Subscription." -
Bind WildCard
On the payment page, enter the card number, expiration date, and CVV code provided by WildCard. WildCard supports Visa/Mastercard channels, fully compatible with Claude's payment system. -
Complete Payment
Confirm the amount (Claude Plus is currently $20 per month), and submit the payment. If the network environment is stable, it usually succeeds within a few seconds.
- Tip: If the payment is rejected, try changing the IP node to a less crowded home network or contact WildCard customer service for support.
Advantages of WildCard Compared to Others#
There are other virtual card services on the market, such as Dupay, VCard, and PokePay, but WildCard excels in the following areas:
- Convenient Payments: Supports direct recharges via Alipay/WeChat, eliminating the need to purchase USDT and saving the exchange process.
- Stability: WildCard is created by a team with 6 years of overseas Fintech experience, with a high success rate for payments and fewer risk control issues.
- Transparent Fees: Card opening fees start as low as $11.99/year, with no handling fees for consumption, keeping costs controllable.
In contrast, Dupay and PokePay rely on cryptocurrency recharges, which are complex and occasionally require maintenance; VCard supports binding to domestic platforms but lacks comprehensive support for AI subscriptions.
Step 5: Recharge OpenAI API (Optional)#
If you also want to use the OpenAI API, WildCard is equally applicable. Visit the OpenAI Official Website, bind your WildCard, and recharge. It is recommended to recharge $25 for the first time to ensure sufficient balance.
Practical Tips for Using Claude#
After successfully subscribing, here are some tips for using Claude:
- Multi-Scenario Applications: Claude is suitable for writing, code debugging, data analysis, etc. Try asking questions in Chinese or English; both yield good results.
- Optimize Questions: Providing clear context can significantly improve the quality of responses.
- Stay Updated: In 2025, Claude may launch more features, and subscribing users can experience them first.
Conclusion#
For domestic users, subscribing to Claude and enjoying its powerful features is not complicated; the key is to choose the right payment tool. WildCard, with its convenient recharge methods, high stability, and low costs, has become the first choice for subscribing to Claude and OpenAI API in 2025. Register using the invitation code "LEIXUE" to enjoy additional discounts—why not take action and unlock the intelligent world of Claude?