Pre-subscription Requirements
Scale AI Account: Register a corporate account on scale.com; complete business email verification and profile setup.
Network Environment: Use a US Residential IP (Crucial Success Factor); ensure the IP is clean and geolocated in the US.
MPChat Funds: Prepare $1,000-$5,000 equivalent in USDT (Scale AI is a high-end enterprise service).
Detailed Steps
Phase 1: MPChat Virtual Card Preparation
Deposit USDT: App → Wallet → Deposit. Transfer sufficient USDT ($3,000+ recommended) and wait for confirmation.
Apply for US MPCard: App → MPCard → Apply. Issuer Country must be "United States". Record the Card No., Expiry, and CVV.
Transfer Funds: App → Wallet → Transfer. Move funds to "MPCard" based on the Scale AI quote.
Phase 2: Scale AI Corporate Registration
Preparation: Company name (English), Business email (non-free), Website, and Use case description.
Registration: Visit scale.com, click "Contact Sales" or "Get Started". Fill in: Company size, Industry, Expected volume, and Project timeline.
Sales Consultation: Wait for a representative (1-3 business days) to discuss requirements and pricing models.
Phase 3: Payment Information
Payment Link: Receive a dedicated link containing your customized quote from the sales rep.
Card Details: Enter 16-digit Card Number, Expiry (MM/YY), and 3-digit CVV. Use the Pinyin of the Company Name for the holder name.
Billing Address (Critical): Country: United States. Use a professional generator for: Company Name, Address (e.g., Palo Alto, CA 94301), Phone, and Tax ID (if available).
Verification & Activation
Enterprise Verification: Scale AI may audit your business credentials. Be ready to answer business-related questions.
Large Payment Verification: Possible phone/video verification. Ensure the MPCard has a sufficient spending limit.
Activation: After payment, the rep will help activate the account and provide API keys and platform training.
Scale AI Service Types & Pricing
Service Type | Use Case | Price Range |
Data Labeling | Image, Text, Video annotation | $0.10-5.00/sample |
Model Evaluation | AI Model testing and evaluation | $500-5,000+/project |
Content Moderation | AI Content moderation | Pay-as-you-go |
Custom Solutions | Enterprise-level custom needs | Custom Quote |
Troubleshooting Guide
Payment Failure:
Verification Fail: Provide real info and ensure consistency.
Risk Control: Communicate payment methods with sales; ensure card limits.
Address Strictness: Use a real, existing US corporate address.
Activation & API Issues:
Not Activated: Contact sales with proof of payment; wait for manual review (1-5 days).
API Access: Contact support to verify API key permission settings.
Management, Optimization & Security
Account Management: Project management, Team collaboration (permissions), Quality monitoring, and Budget alerts.
Billing Management: Download invoices, generate cost reports, and set monthly budget limits.
Cost Optimization: Plan batch processing, balance quality levels, manage priorities, and utilize long-term contracts.
Security: Adhere to NDAs, protect API keys, set card spending limits, and enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Platform Features & Technical Integration
Key Features: Professional labelers, 24-48 hour delivery, multi-round QA, specialized domains (Medical/Legal), full API support.
Usage Tips: Provide clear guidelines, establish feedback loops, check quality regularly, and stay in touch with project managers.
Technical Integration: Endpoint
https://api.scale.com/v1; uses Basic Auth.Supported Data Types:
Image (Classification/Detection), Text (NER/Sentiment).
Audio (Transcription), Video (Action/Tracking), Sensor (LiDAR/Radar).
By following this guide, you can successfully use the MPChat card for Scale AI. Given the strict enterprise verification, ensure all information is authentic and stay in communication with their sales team.