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: Linear account + MPChat Flash Card
Card declined? Check: ① Balance ≥ $12 ② US billing address ③ Avoid rapid retries
📖 Overview
Linear is a fast issue tracker for software teams. Paid plans are billed per unsuspended user: Basic $10/user/month and Business $16/user/month (yearly list prices). Monthly billing may be available at a higher rate at checkout.
🔑 Prerequisites
Linear workspace: Sign up at linear.app.
Network: Use a stable connection and a valid US billing address at checkout for higher approval rates.
Funding ready: Basic is $10/user/month billed yearly. Top up enough 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 $12 (includes $1 verification buffer)
Phase 2 – Linear Subscription
Sign in at linear.app (or create a workspace)
Open Settings → Billing / visit linear.app/pricing
Choose Basic or Business and confirm seat count
Add Credit / Debit Card and complete payment
Plan comparison
Plan | Price / user / mo | Billing | Notes |
Free | $0 | — | Limited teams / issues |
Basic ★ | $10 | Yearly | Up to 5 teams, unlimited issues |
Business | $16 | Yearly | Unlimited teams, Insights, guests |
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
Linear may perform a $0–$1 pre-authorization for card verification.
After payment succeeds, your subscription activates immediately.
Visit https://linear.app/pricing to confirm your active plan.
⚠️ Notes & Troubleshooting
You need workspace admin rights to upgrade billing.
Suspend unused seats before renewal to control cost.
Cancel: Settings → Billing → Downgrade / Cancel.
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. | ⭐⭐⭐ |