As the digital currency market develops, more and more people are getting involved in cryptocurrency trading. DePay, as a digital currency platform, provides users with convenient trading channels. This article explains how to open a virtual bank card with DePay, fund it through Binance, and then use it to pay for ChatGPT Plus.
Before getting started, please confirm the following:
- The service availability, KYC requirements, fees, and risk-control rules of DePay, Binance, and OpenAI may vary by region and over time. Always refer to the current pages of each platform.
- Whether a virtual bank card payment succeeds depends on the issuing BIN, billing address, balance, platform risk controls, and the real-time status of OpenAI's payment channel.
- When transferring cryptocurrency, first test with a small amount. After confirming that the network, address, and arrival process are correct, transfer larger amounts.
1. Open a Virtual Bank Card on DePay
1. Register a DePay Account
First, visit the DePay registration page: <https://depay.depay.one/web-app/register-h5?invitCode=811453&lang=en-us>
Follow the prompts on the page to enter your phone number or email address, set a password, enter the invitation code 811453, and agree to the terms of service. When finished, click the "Register" button.
2. Complete Identity Verification
After successful registration, you need to complete identity verification. In the DePay platform, click the "Me" menu, find the "Identity Verification" option, and follow the prompts to upload photos of your identity document, such as a passport or driver's license, as well as a photo of yourself holding the document.
3. Open a Virtual Bank Card
After identity verification is successful, return to the DePay main page and click the "Virtual Bank Card" option. Submit your personal information according to the page prompts to complete the virtual bank card application.
2. Fund Your Account on Binance
1. Register a Binance Account
Visit the Binance registration page: <https://accounts.binance.com/register?ref=74087721>
Follow the prompts on the page to enter your phone number or email address, set a password, and agree to the terms of service. When finished, click the "Register" button.
2. Complete Identity Verification
On the Binance platform, click the profile icon in the upper-right corner and select the "Identity Verification" option. Follow the prompts to upload photos of your identity document, such as a passport or driver's license, as well as a photo of yourself holding the document.
3. Make a Deposit
After identity verification is successful, return to the Binance main page and click the "Deposit" option under the "Assets" menu. Select the cryptocurrency you want to deposit, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, and copy the deposit address provided by the platform.
Next, log in to your DePay account, go to the "Virtual Bank Card" page, select the cryptocurrency you want to transfer, enter the deposit address provided by Binance and the deposit amount, then complete the transfer.
4. Wait for Deposit Confirmation
After the transfer succeeds, you need to wait for Binance to confirm the deposit. Under normal circumstances, confirmation can be completed within a few minutes to a few hours. Once confirmed, the corresponding cryptocurrency balance will appear in your Binance account.
3. Use the DePay Virtual Bank Card to Pay for ChatGPT Plus
1. Log In to Your ChatGPT Account
First, visit the official ChatGPT website and log in to your account. If you have not registered yet, follow the prompts on the page to complete registration.
2. Choose a Subscription Plan
After logging in, go to ChatGPT's "Subscription" or "Upgrade" page. Select the Plus plan you need and click "Buy," "Upgrade," or a similar button. The exact entry point name may change as OpenAI updates its pages, so refer to the actual page.
3. Enter Payment Information
On the payment page, select credit card or debit card as the payment method. Enter the DePay virtual bank card information, including the card number, expiration date, and security code (CVV). If the page requires a billing address, enter information that matches the virtual card details.
4. Confirm Payment
Check whether the payment information is correct, and confirm that the virtual card balance is sufficient to cover the subscription fee, any fees, and possible preauthorization amounts. After confirming everything is correct, click "Confirm Payment" or a similar button. The system will charge the DePay virtual bank card and complete the subscription payment for your ChatGPT Plus account.
5. Check the Payment Result
After successful payment, you will usually receive a confirmation email, and your ChatGPT account will also show the purchased Plus plan information. You can now start using ChatGPT Plus services.
Common Checks
If the payment fails, troubleshoot in the following order:
- Confirm that the virtual card balance is sufficient, with extra room for fees or preauthorization.
- Confirm that the card number, expiration date, CVV, and billing address are entered correctly.
- Check whether DePay blocked the transaction. If necessary, review the transaction records or risk-control notices.
- Confirm whether OpenAI currently accepts this card BIN or payment method for the region.
- Try changing your network environment or retrying later, but do not submit failed payments repeatedly within a short period.
By following the steps above, you can use a DePay virtual bank card to pay for ChatGPT Plus. When accounts, funds, and subscription payments are involved, always follow the platforms' current rules and keep the necessary transaction records.
