Highly favored by domestic users, WildCard has become the first choice for many due to its convenient RMB recharge method and support for subscriptions to overseas services like ChatGPT Plus and OpenAI. On July 12, WildCard ceased all business operations at the request of relevant authorities, and access to its official website was temporarily interrupted. Subsequently, on July 14, the official website was restored, allowing users to log in to check their card numbers and CVV, but the recharge and withdrawal functions were suspended, leaving only the remaining balance available for consumption. By July 20, WildCard issued a notice clarifying that it had suspended recharges, withdrawals, and new user registrations to cooperate with the investigation, but promised that the balance could continue to be used for AI product subscriptions and would fix the "balance clearing" issue. Just two days later, on July 22, old users found they could not log into the backend, with a pop-up indicating that subscription consumption, recharges, withdrawals, refunds, and new user registrations were suspended. This meant that the balance and cards of WildCard were completely unusable, with no possibility of refunds.
Although WildCard did not "run away with the database," the hope for a return to normal operations is slim, forcing users to seek alternatives. Fortunately, the virtual card market still offers other options, such as PokeCard, VCard, Dupay, and WasabiCard. These platforms all support USDT recharges, providing users with a secure and stable way to subscribe to overseas services, avoiding the risk of service suspension due to domestic payment channel restrictions. Below, we will detail the features of these alternative virtual cards and the USDT recharge process to help users transition seamlessly.
WildCard Alternative Recommendations#
1. PokeCard: Flexible and Low Threshold, Suitable for Small Transactions#
PokeCard is a Visa virtual credit card based on Hong Kong dollars, with the standout feature of having no minimum recharge or consumption requirements, making it particularly suitable for users making small transactions for subscriptions to services like ChatGPT Plus, Netflix, or Amazon. Its physical card supports ATM withdrawals and offline POS consumption, making it very convenient for users in the cryptocurrency space. The flexibility and diverse features of PokeCard make it a top choice after WildCard's service suspension.
2. VCard: Backed by a Public Company, Friendly for Domestic Consumption#
VCard is endorsed by a publicly listed company in the U.S., offering low fees and supporting binding with Alipay and WeChat, making it suitable for domestic daily consumption and overseas service subscriptions. Its online features are robust, but its offline consumption capabilities are slightly inferior to PokeCard. For users primarily engaged in online subscriptions like ChatGPT Plus, VCard is a stable and trustworthy choice.
3. Dupay: Established Platform, Suitable as a Backup#
Dupay is a veteran player in the virtual card market, supporting binding with WeChat, Alipay, and subscriptions to services like ChatGPT Plus and OpenAI. In the past, issues with recharges and withdrawals due to system maintenance have led to a decline in user trust. It is recommended to use Dupay as a backup card in conjunction with other platforms to diversify risk.
4. WasabiCard: Anonymous and Simple, Limited Community Support#
WasabiCard focuses on anonymity and ease of use, making it suitable for privacy-conscious users and supporting subscriptions to overseas services like ChatGPT Plus. Although its user base is small and community support is limited, WasabiCard is a good backup choice for users familiar with cryptocurrency operations.
USDT Recharge: A Safe and Stable Recharge Method#
Unlike WildCard, which relies on domestic payment channels (like Alipay), the above virtual cards all use USDT for recharges. This method bypasses the regulatory risks of domestic payment channels through cryptocurrency transactions, ensuring long-term stability of services. Here are the detailed steps on how to recharge a virtual card using USDT:
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Choose a Cryptocurrency Exchange
Users can purchase USDT through the following platforms: -
Purchase USDT
Visit the USDT Purchase Portal, register and log in to your exchange account as guided on the page. Select the amount of USDT you wish to purchase and complete the purchase via RMB payment (such as bank card, Alipay, or WeChat). Exchanges typically provide detailed purchase instructions, making the process simple and secure. -
Recharge to the Virtual Card
After purchasing USDT, use the exchange's "withdraw" feature to transfer USDT to the wallet address of the virtual card platform. For example, after logging into PokeCard, obtain the USDT recharge address, copy it to the withdrawal page of the exchange, and confirm the transfer. The recharge usually arrives within a few minutes, after which it can be used for subscriptions to services like ChatGPT Plus.
Usage Recommendations: Multi-Card Combination to Reduce Risk#
Given the sudden service suspension of WildCard, it is recommended that users adopt a multi-card combination strategy (such as PokeCard + VCard) to diversify the risk of relying on a single platform. After recharging, it is advisable to use the balance immediately to avoid storing large amounts of funds on the card for an extended period. PokeCard, with its low threshold and flexibility, can be the first choice, while VCard, backed by a public company, is suitable for stable needs, and Dupay and WasabiCard can serve as backups.
Summary#
The suspension of WildCard is regrettable, but PokeCard, VCard, Dupay, and WasabiCard provide users with reliable alternative solutions. Purchasing USDT through platforms like OKX and Binance for recharges is not only safe and stable but also effectively avoids the regulatory risks associated with domestic payment channels. For users wishing to continue subscribing to overseas services like ChatGPT Plus and OpenAI, switching to these alternative virtual cards and planning recharges and consumption wisely will be a prudent choice.