Recommended MPCard
This tutorial recommends using the Asia Elite Card or Global Business Card (VISA · BIN 456599 / 493724) to complete the subscription.
Full card rules: Restricted Merchant & Transaction Policy.
⚡ Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Recommended card: Asia Elite Card (BIN 456599 / 493724) or Global Business Card (BIN 456599)
Estimated time: 10–15 minutes
Key prerequisites: account region, billing address, and network exit must stay aligned
Card declined? Check: ① Balance ≥ $42 ② IP matches billing region ③ Avoid rapid repeated retries
Last updated: 2026-04-25
📖 Overview
LinkedIn Premium offers InMail, profile insights, Premium Insights and LinkedIn Learning—Career is $39.99/mo and Business is $69.99/mo, making it a core tool for global job hunting and outbound sales. This guide walks through paying with the MPChat Asia Elite Card.
🔑 Prerequisites
A successful subscription hinges on three elements staying aligned: a compliant service account, a stable network environment accepted by the target storefront, and a funded MPCard.
MPChat account ready
Install the official MPChat app, complete identity verification, and activate the wallet
Issue an Asia Elite Card (VISA); record the 16-digit card number, expiry and CVC
Network setup
Use a stable network environment accepted by the target service; avoid public Wi-Fi, datacenter, or shared proxy IPs.
Keep account region, billing profile, and network exit aligned as much as possible to pass risk checks.
Funding ready
LinkedIn Premium costs around $40/month; stock ~$45 in USDT to cover the $1 pre-auth and FX
Keep card balance ≥ $42 so the first charge is not blocked
📝 Step-by-Step Subscription Guide
Phase 1 - Prepare the MPCard
Top up USDT
Path: MPChat App → Wallet → Deposit - Copy your dedicated USDT deposit address - Send USDT from an external wallet or exchange - Wait for network confirmation (usually 5-15 minutes)
Issue an Asia Elite Card (VISA)
Path: MPChat App → MPCard → New Card - Card type: Asia Elite Card (VISA) - Generated instantly; save the card details
Move funds onto the card
Path: MPChat App → Wallet → Transfer - From: MP Wallet (USDT) - To: MPCard (USD) - Amount: at least $42 including the $1 verification buffer
Phase 2 - LinkedIn Premium Subscription Flow
Sign in at linkedin.com
Top-right avatar → Try Premium for free or Premium plans
Pick a plan (Career for job hunting)
Choose Credit Card and enter MPCard details
Quick checkout pick
Plan | Price | Best for |
Career | $39.99/mo | Job seekers |
Business | $69.99/mo | Sales/BD |
Sales Navigator | $99.99/mo | Advanced sales |
Phase 3 - Payment Details (critical step)
Payment method: choose Credit Card, then click Add Payment Method
Card fields (from MPChat App → MPCard → Card details):
Card Number: 16-digit number - Expiry Date: MM/YY - CVC Code: 3-digit security code - Name on Card: Pinyin name recommended
Billing address: use a valid billing address accepted by the target service or card profile; country, region, and ZIP/postcode must be internally consistent:
Enter a real billing profile matching the merchant's accepted region: street, city, state/province or district, ZIP/postcode, and country/region. Do not mix fields from different countries.
Verification & activation
LinkedIn Premium authorizes a $1 charge as verification (usually refunded immediately)
After payment succeeds the subscription goes Active right away
Sign in, test core features, and confirm the renewal cycle on the Billing page
⚠️ Notes & Troubleshooting
Service-specific notes
First subscription includes a 1-month free trial; cancel before it ends to avoid charges
LinkedIn occasionally requires phone verification for new cards; use the English name matching MPCard
LinkedIn is strict on ZIP + IP consistency—use a stable residential network and internally consistent billing details.
InMail credits vary by tier and may not roll forever—read LinkedIn’s quota rules.
Job seekers usually stop at Career; revenue teams graduate to Sales Navigator.
Common payment failures
Error | Fix | Priority |
Card declined | Verify the three-in-one: target-region network, recommended MPCard, and a matching billing profile. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Address invalid | Regenerate a valid billing address matching the target service region and postcode rules. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
IP flagged | Switch to a stable residential network accepted by the target service; avoid datacenter or public proxies. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Insufficient balance | Top up MPCard to at least $42 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Subscription management
Check status: account page → Settings / Billing
Download invoice: receipts available on the Billing page
Upgrade / downgrade: change plan any time
Auto-renew: on by default, charged on the same day each month
Cancel: Settings → Billing → Cancel Subscription. Access continues through the end of the paid cycle.
Security reminders
Card protection: set a monthly spend limit on the MPCard to reduce fraud risk
Account security: enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on the LinkedIn Premium account
Network consistency: keep a stable network path for the target service region around renewals so the account is not flagged.
📊 LinkedIn Premium tiers at a glance
US reference pricing—LinkedIn sells multiple Premium lines:
Product | Price (approx.) | Highlights | Best for |
Premium Career | $39.99 | Who viewed + InMail + applicant insights | Active job seekers |
Premium Business | $69.99 | Deeper search + more InMail | Sales & BD |
Sales Navigator Core | $99.99 | Lead lists + saved searches | B2B sales |
Recruiter Lite | $180 | Hiring projects + search | SMB recruiting |
💡 Annual billing often saves money; Sales Navigator has higher enterprise tiers—start a trial when LinkedIn offers one.
❓ FAQ
Premium with MPCard?
Yes—enter the VISA MPCard on LinkedIn’s Premium checkout with a billing profile aligned to the storefront you are using. Corporate email domains can affect trial eligibility.
Invoices?
Download receipts under Settings → Payments & billing; tax details follow whatever you enter at checkout.
Downgrade?
Use Manage subscription to switch plans; LinkedIn shows how credits/proration apply—act before renewal when possible.
InMail stuck?
Check remaining credits, recipient open settings, and whether LinkedIn flagged the account for restrictions.
Declined?
Rule out SSO conflicts, retry in a private window, remove stale cards, then re-add MPCard.
📚 Related Tutorials
Full card rules: Restricted Merchant & Transaction Policy
💬 Still having trouble?
Do not retry payments repeatedly in a short window—it triggers risk-control cooldowns. Screenshot the error and click the chat icon at the bottom-right to reach MPChat support for 1-on-1 help.
This guide gets LinkedIn Premium subscribed in 10-15 minutes. If anything fails, first check the alignment between the target-region network, recommended MPCard, and matching billing profile.