Activating a Claude Premium Account with Virtual Cards — Detailed Tutorial on Dual-Currency Card Support
I. Preparation
Virtual Card Requirements
Supports dual-currency (USD and local currency) payments
Supports international online payments (Visa/MasterCard)
Sufficient balance to cover subscription fees
Supports 3D Secure verification (supported by some platforms)
## ✅ Virtual Card Application
1. Log in to the official website > https://bpay.net Register an account using your email or mobile phone number.
2. Wallet > USDT (TRC20/BSC) Top-up, apply for card activation on the homepage > Card activation successful > Convert your USDT balance to USD, then proceed to virtual card top-up. (Initial top-up of 20 USDT is recommended.)
3. Obtain the CVV security code for your virtual card: Billing Information, Name, Address, State, Card Number, Date, CVV/CVC Security Code
4. Proceed to the payment page, fill in the corresponding information, and complete the payment.
Invitation Link: https://www.coinepay.net/#/pages/auth/register?code=7YDCLP
For those who don't understand, please refer to the official Coinepay virtual credit card platform tutorial: https://bpay.net/ask/
Claude Account
Registered and logged into your Claude account (Anthropic platform account)
Confirm you are ready to activate the premium subscription
II. Activation Process
1. Access the Claude Membership Subscription Page
Log in to the subscription page on the official website or app, and click the "Upgrade to Premium" button or a similar button.
2. Select a Subscription Plan
Select a suitable plan (monthly or yearly) and confirm the price (usually in USD).
3. Enter Payment Information
On the payment method selection page, select Credit Card/Debit Card Payment.
Enter the virtual card details:
Card Number
Cardholder Name (must match the virtual card information)
Validity Period (Month/Year)
CVV/CVC Security Code
If a billing address is required, it is recommended to enter the address linked to the virtual card.
4. Confirm Payment
Complete the payment authentication as prompted on the page (a 3D Secure verification may pop up).
Wait for the payment result, which usually takes a few seconds.
5. Payment Successful
After the page displays a successful subscription message, your account will be upgraded to Claude Premium.
Enjoy the corresponding premium features during the subscription period.
III. Precautions for Using Dual-Currency Cards
Points to Note
Explanation
Currency Selection
Claude charges in USD; dual-currency cards offer more convenient automatic currency conversion.
Exchange Rates and Fees
Dual-currency cards typically offer better exchange rates and lower fees.
Sufficient Balance
Ensure sufficient USD or local currency balance.
3D Secure Verification
Enable 3D Secure to reduce the risk of payment failure.
Billing Address Matching
It is recommended that the billing address match the virtual card account address.
IV. Common Problems and Solutions
Problem
Solution
Payment Failure
Check balance, card number information, enable 3D Secure
Transaction Rejected
Try another virtual card or contact the card issuer platform
Page Unresponsive or Lagging
Clear cache or try a different browser
Subscription Not Activated
Refresh the page or log in to your account again to confirm.
V. Recommended Virtual Card Platforms (Support Dual Currencies)
Coinepay (Supports multiple currencies, suitable for international subscriptions)
Wise (Well-known dual-currency card, low currency exchange fees)