Recommended MPCard
This tutorial recommends using Flash Card (VISA · virtual · BIN 40433705) to subscribe. Cloud Card also work.
Full card rules: Restricted Merchant & Transaction Policy.
⚡ Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Recommended card: Flash Card (BIN 40433705)
Estimated time: 10–15 minutes
Key prerequisites: Manus account + MPChat Flash Card + stable network
Card declined? Check: ① Balance ≥ $22 ② US billing address ③ Avoid rapid retries
📖 Overview
Manus AI is a general-purpose AI agent that autonomously browses the web, writes and executes code, manages files, and completes multi-step tasks with minimal input. Plans range from a limited free tier to 40,000 credits/month. Pro starts at $20/month (4,000 credits); annual billing saves approximately 17%.
🔑 Prerequisites
Manus account: Sign up free at manus.im. Supports Google, GitHub, and email sign-in.
Network: A stable connection is required. Manus AI may be region-restricted; use a VPN if the site is unavailable.
Funding ready: Manus Pro starts at $20/month. Top up ~$22 USDT to cover the charge + $1 verification hold.
📝 Step-by-Step Subscription Guide
Phase 1 – Prepare the MPCard
Top up USDT
Path: MPChat App → Wallet → Deposit
- Copy your USDT deposit address
- Send from an external wallet or exchange
- Wait for confirmation (typically 5–15 min)Issue a Flash Card (VISA · BIN 40433705)
Path: MPChat App → MPCard → New Card
- Card type: Flash Card
- Generated instantly; save card number, expiry and CVVFund the card
Path: MPChat App → Wallet → Transfer
- From: MP Wallet (USDT) → To: MPCard (USD)
- Amount: at least $22 (includes $1 verification buffer)
Phase 2 – Manus AI Subscription
Go to manus.im/pricing and sign in (or create a free account)
Review the Pro options: $20/mo (4k credits), $40/mo (8k credits), or $200/mo (40k credits); Team plan at $20/seat/mo
Click Subscribe or Upgrade to Pro on your chosen plan
Review the order summary and click Proceed to checkout
Plan comparison
Plan | Price/month | Credits/month | Notes |
Free | $0 | Limited (daily quota) | Basic task execution only |
Pro Basic ★ | $20 (~$17/mo annual) | 4,000 | Best for most users |
Pro Standard | $40 (~$33/mo annual) | 8,000 | Heavy workloads |
Pro Max | $200 (~$166/mo annual) | 40,000 | Power users / automation |
Team | $20/seat/month | Shared pool | Collaborative workspaces |
Phase 3 – Payment Details (critical step)
Payment method: select Credit / Debit Card → Add a new card
Card details (MPChat App → MPCard → card details):
Card Number: 16-digit number
Expiry Date: MM / YY
CVV: 3-digit security code
Name on card: use your real name (Latin letters)Billing address: enter a valid US address (state and ZIP must be consistent):
Street: 1234 Maple Street
City: San Francisco
State: CA
ZIP: 94102
Country: United States
Verification & activation
Manus AI may perform a $0–$1 pre-authorization for card verification.
After payment succeeds, your subscription activates immediately.
Visit https://manus.im/pricing to confirm your active plan.
⚠️ Notes & Troubleshooting
Credits are consumed per task step. Complex multi-step jobs (research + code + file ops) use more.
Unused credits do not roll over to the next month.
Annual billing saves ~17% vs monthly pricing.
To cancel: manus.im → Settings → Billing → Cancel Subscription.
Common payment failures
Error | Fix | Priority |
Card declined | Verify balance, billing address region, and card type match. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Address invalid | Use a real US billing address; state and ZIP must be consistent. | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Payment pending / auth failure | Wait 15 min, top up balance, retry once. Do not retry rapidly. | ⭐⭐⭐ |