2026 Fanbox Mastercard/Visa Virtual Card Sponsorship Creator Full Process T

"2026 Pixiv Fanbox: A Complete Guide to Sponsoring Creators with Mastercard/Visa Virtual Cards," suitable for users who want to subscribe to Pixiv creator content using virtual credit cards and support alternative platforms like Patreon:

🔍 What is Pixiv Fanbox?

Fanbox is Pixiv's creator sponsorship platform, allowing subscriptions to paid content, illustrations, comics, novels, photography, etc. Often referred to as "Pixiv Fanbox," it supports global credit card payments.

✅ Virtual Card Support Status in 2025

Virtual Card Type

Supported?

Test Results

Visa Virtual Credit Card

✔️ Supported

Successfully bound and sponsored (Coinepay)

MasterCard Virtual Card

✔️ Supported

Also supported, billing address must be complete

AMEX / JCB / UnionPay

❌ Not Supported

Fanbox does not support this type of card

One-Time Virtual Card

⚠️ Unstable

May cause automatic renewal failure, long-term virtual card recommended

🛒 Fanbox Virtual Card Payment Process Test (Visa as an example)

✅ Step 1: Preparation

Register a Pixiv account: https://www.pixiv.net/signup.php

Prepare a virtual credit card (recommended: Coinepay, Windsurf)

Ensure card balance ≥ 300 yen (approximately $2)

## ✅ Virtual Card Application

1. Log in to the official website > https://bpay.net Virtual credit card registration account password, email, and mobile phone number can be used to register.

2. Wallet > USDT (TRC20/BSC) Top-up, apply for card activation on the homepage > Card activation successful > Convert USDT balance to USD, then proceed to virtual card top-up. (It is recommended to top up 20 USDT for the first time.)

3. Obtain the CVV security code for the 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/

Detailed Tutorial: https://bpay.net/ask/d/50

✅ Step 2: Visit the Creator's Homepage

Address Format: https://creator.fanbox.cc/ or click the "Support" button on the Pixiv page

✅ Step 3: Select a Sponsorship Plan

Plan prices are usually 100-3000 yen/month

Click the "Become a Sponsor" button

✅ Step 4: Fill in the Virtual Card Information (Redirect to the payment page)

Fanbox uses the Stripe channel to process credit card payments. The page requires you to enter your card information in English:

Card Number: 16-digit virtual card number

Expiration Date: Expiry date (MM/YY)

CVC: 3-digit security code

Name on Card: Enter the English name associated with the card

Billing ZIP/Zip Code: ZIP code provided by the virtual card backend (e.g., 10001)

✅ It is recommended to use a US/Japan billing address to avoid rejection due to address mismatch.

✅ Step 5: Pay and be redirected to the success page

The page will display "You are now a supporter!" indicating success.

You will see the current sponsorship program in "Fanbox Homepage > Supporting"

The virtual card will also display the deduction record (e.g., JPY 500).

📌 Post-Payment Management Settings

【Cancel Sponsorship】: "Supporting > Edit Sponsorship > Cancel Support"

【Turn Off Auto-Renewal】: Same path as above. Cancellation of renewal is valid for the current period.

【Billing Record】: Invoices can be viewed through Pixiv/Fanbox.

💡 Test Notes and Failure Reasons Summary

Scenario/Issue

Troubleshooting and Suggestions

Card Binding Failure / No Response

Use Chrome, clear cache, change network (e.g., Japan/US IP)

Card Rejection / Risk Control

Check if the virtual card supports Stripe. It is recommended to use Stripe. Coinepay/Windsurf Incorrect Address / Incorrect ZIP Use a US or Japanese billing address (e.g., Tokyo or New York) instead. One-time card cannot be renewed. Use a long-term valid virtual card to avoid automatic payment failure. Page stuck and unable to submit. Try using the "Incognito Window" or switching to the English interface.

✅ Successful Sponsorship Results

Support status page displays "Supporting"

View creator-exclusive content (image packs, posts, files, etc.)

Monthly automatic renewal, can be cancelled at any time.

🧾 Summary: 2025 Fanbox Sponsorship Virtual Card Complete Guide

Project Description Virtual Credit Card Supported

✔️ Supports Visa and Mastercard virtual credit card binding

Best Payment Method Long-term valid virtual card + Stripe channel

Recommended Platform Coinepay Common Failure Reasons Incorrect address, IP risk control, card segment restriction, insufficient balance