How to subscribe to ChatGPT in China? Which credit cards can be used to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus in mainland China?

ChatGPT Plus and OpenAI API have become valuable assistants for many domestic users in their daily work and study. However, due to payment channel restrictions, domestic users often encounter difficulties when subscribing to these overseas services. Traditional UnionPay credit cards mostly only support transactions in RMB, while subscribing to ChatGPT Plus requires binding an internationally accepted Visa or MasterCard, and the restrictions on USD payments deter many users. So, how can domestic users smoothly subscribe to ChatGPT Plus or recharge OpenAI API? The answer is to use a virtual credit card service designed specifically for domestic users—WildCard.

WildCard Official Website: https://leixue.com/go/yeka (Register using the invitation code "LEIXUE" to enjoy card opening discounts!)

Why Choose WildCard?#

WildCard is a subscription platform for overseas software services tailored for domestic users, dedicated to solving payment barriers, allowing users to easily subscribe to ChatGPT Plus, recharge OpenAI API, and use other overseas services such as Claude, Midjourney, GitHub Copilot, etc. Compared to other virtual credit card services like Dupay, VCard, PokePay, WasabiCard, or LocalCard, WildCard's greatest advantages are its convenience and stability.

Recharge via Alipay/WeChat, simple operation: WildCard supports recharging through Alipay and WeChat, eliminating the need to purchase USDT or other cryptocurrencies, thus lowering the operational threshold. Users only need to scan a QR code to complete the recharge, and it is recommended to recharge at least 25 USD initially to cover the 20 USD subscription fee for ChatGPT Plus and a possible 5 USD pre-authorization fee.
No KYC certification required, privacy-friendly: Unlike other virtual cards that require uploading ID or undergoing complex verification, WildCard does not require KYC certification; users can register with just a phone number. Even if choosing Alipay facial recognition, it is only used to increase the monthly limit (the unverified limit is 100 USD/month, which can be increased to 3000 USD/month after verification).
Stability and security: WildCard's payment channels are optimized to effectively avoid the risk control interception of the OpenAI payment system, resulting in a high subscription success rate. Account balances support real-time refunds to Alipay without additional fees, ensuring the safety of user funds.
Card opening discounts: By registering on the WildCard official website and using the invitation code LEIXUE, new users can enjoy a 1 USD card opening discount. The annual membership fee is 11.99 USD, and 2 years is 16.99 USD, offering great value.

The process of subscribing to ChatGPT Plus is very simple, here are the specific steps:

Register a WildCard account: Visit the WildCard official website, click the "Register" button, enter your phone number (mainland users default to +86, Hong Kong users choose +852), obtain a verification code, and complete the registration.
Open a card and recharge: After logging in, go to the "My Cards" page, select a membership duration of 1 year or 2 years, and enter the invitation code LEIXUE to enjoy the discount. Pay the card opening fee via Alipay or WeChat by scanning the QR code, and recharge at least 25 USD.
Bind ChatGPT Plus: Obtain the virtual credit card information (card number, expiration date, CVV code) from the WildCard backend, log in to the OpenAI official website, go to the ChatGPT Plus subscription page, and enter the card information to complete the binding. It is recommended to log in using the "remote environment" provided by WildCard to reduce the risk of payment failure.
Manage your account: After a successful subscription, you can view transaction records in the WildCard backend. If you encounter a failed transaction, check the transaction details to confirm whether it was due to insufficient balance or merchant restrictions.

WildCard's Wide Applicability#

In addition to ChatGPT Plus, WildCard also supports subscriptions and recharges for many overseas services, including but not limited to:

Developers: Recharge OpenAI API, subscribe to GitHub Copilot, aiding program development.
Content creators: Subscribe to tools like Midjourney, Adobe, for image and content creation.
Enterprise users: Support Claude API, Amazon AWS, and other services to meet the diverse needs of small and medium-sized enterprises.

It should be noted that WildCard currently does not support certain services like Apple Pay, Google Cloud, Netflix, etc., and the specific support list is subject to the official website.

Limitations of Other Virtual Cards#

Compared to WildCard, other virtual cards such as Dupay, VCard, PokePay, WasabiCard, and LocalCard typically require recharging through USDT or other cryptocurrencies, which not only increases operational complexity but may also incur additional costs due to price fluctuations. Additionally, some platforms require KYC certification, which compromises privacy, and their payment stability cannot compare to WildCard.

Tips: Optimize Payment Success Rate#

To ensure a smooth subscription, users are advised to:

Use a home network or a less crowded proxy node to avoid payment interception caused by multiple users sharing the same IP.
Prioritize using WildCard's "remote environment" for payment operations.
If a refund is needed, WildCard supports real-time refunds to Alipay, but note that non-USD transactions may involve a fee of 1% + 0.5 USD, and the refund handling fee is 2%.

Conclusion#

For domestic users, WildCard is the best choice for subscribing to ChatGPT Plus and recharging OpenAI API. Its convenient Alipay/WeChat recharge method, high stability payment channels, and privacy protection without KYC allow users to easily enjoy the convenience brought by overseas AI services. Visit the WildCard official website now, register using the invitation code LEIXUE, and start your ChatGPT Plus journey!