How to Subscribe to ChatGPT Using a Mainland China or Hong Kong Credit Card

Introduction

This tutorial explains how to use a Mainland China or Hong Kong credit card, together with an SMS verification service, to register for a U.S. PayPal account and a U.S. Apple ID, then subscribe to ChatGPT through the App Store. When you need to enter a U.S. address, you can use meiguodizhi.com to generate address information.

Please note: payment platforms, Apple ID rules, SMS verification services, and ChatGPT subscription policies may all change. Before proceeding, it is recommended that you first confirm the current availability and terms of service for PayPal, Apple, OpenAI, and the relevant SMS verification platforms.

Step 1: Use SMS-Man to Receive SMS Messages for Registering a U.S. PayPal Account

  1. Visit SMS-Activate.
  2. Select “Receive SMS”.
  3. Under “Select country”, choose “USA”.
  4. Under “Select a service”, search for and select the “PayPal” service.
  5. Click “Buy SMS”, pay the SMS fee, and obtain a phone number for registration.

Step 2: Register a U.S. PayPal Account and Link a Mainland China or Hong Kong Credit Card

  1. Use the phone number provided by the SMS verification platform to register a U.S. PayPal account.
  2. Under payment methods, select “Credit Card”, then enter the information for a Mainland China Visa card or a Hong Kong Mox credit card.
  3. Follow the on-page prompts to complete PayPal registration and card linking.

Step 3: Use an SMS Verification Service to Receive Messages for an Apple ID

  1. Repeat the country selection process from Step 1, choosing “USA” under “Select country”.
  2. Under “Select a service”, search for and select “Apple”.
  3. Purchase the SMS service and keep the phone number you receive for registering a U.S. Apple ID.

Step 4: Register a U.S. Apple ID and Choose PayPal as the Payment Method

  1. Use the phone number obtained in Step 3 to register a U.S. Apple ID.
  2. Select “PayPal” as the payment method.
  3. Follow Apple’s on-page prompts to complete account setup.

Step 5: If SMS-Man Does Not Work, Try SMS-Activate

  1. Visit SMS-Activate.
  2. Select the service that needs verification and obtain a virtual phone number.
  3. Use that phone number to complete the PayPal or Apple ID registration verification process.

Step 6: Download the App from the App Store and Subscribe to ChatGPT

  1. Log in to the App Store using the U.S. Apple ID.
  2. Search for the ChatGPT app.
  3. Download and install the app.
  4. Open the app and follow the in-app prompts to complete the ChatGPT subscription.
  5. If multiple subscription plans are available, choose the appropriate plan and confirm the payment method. If PayPal has already been set as the Apple ID payment method, payment will usually be completed through that method.
  6. After the subscription is complete, you can start using the service.

How to Fix “Your Purchase Could Not Be Completed”

If the message “Your Purchase Could Not Be Completed” appears during subscription, you can download the Apple Support app, contact Apple Support, and explain that you are unable to subscribe to ChatGPT. According to feedback from a friend, the issue can be resolved within about an hour after customer support handles it.

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