Hong Kong Claude Code Users: How to Subscribe to Pro/Max Without Third-Party Resellers?

[Waitang1201]

Hi everyone,

I’m a Claude Code power user based in Hong Kong, and I’m hoping to get some advice from the community about subscribing to Claude Pro or Max.

My goal is simple: I want to pay for my own subscription through a legitimate, officially supported payment method and use Claude Code reliably for long-term development work.

I’m not looking for third-party resellers, shared accounts, session-key services, or unofficial API proxies.

My current situation

1. Hong Kong availability

Claude is not officially available in Hong Kong, which makes it difficult for users here to subscribe directly.

I’m willing to pay the full official subscription price, but I haven’t found a reliable, supported way to complete the process.

2. Dedicated Cloud Mac in France

I’ve rented an additional Apple Silicon Cloud Mac hosted in France.

My intention is to maintain a consistent development environment for Claude Code rather than frequently switching devices or networks.

However, having a dedicated overseas machine hasn’t solved the subscription payment problem.

3. Apple Gift Card payment failure

I’ve also tried purchasing a Claude subscription through Apple’s in-app purchase system.

• Successfully redeemed an Apple Gift Card.
• Confirmed that my Apple Account has sufficient balance.
• Attempted to purchase a Claude subscription through the iOS app.
• Received the following error:

Your Purchase Could Not Be Completed. Please contact Apple Support.

I’ve found Apple’s official “Review Transaction” process and am working through that support channel.

What I’m hoping to learn

1. Has anyone experienced this exact Apple payment error?

If you successfully resolved it, did Apple Support remove a purchasing restriction, or did the issue resolve after a waiting period?

How long did it take?

2. Are there legitimate subscription options for Hong Kong-based developers?

I’m specifically interested in payment and subscription methods that comply with the provider’s terms and regional availability requirements.

I’m not looking for ways to bypass geographical restrictions.

3. Does using a dedicated overseas Cloud Mac make any difference?

Does anyone have experience with Claude Code subscriptions on dedicated cloud-hosted Macs?

I’m particularly interested in understanding whether cloud-hosted development environments introduce any additional account or authentication considerations.

4. What would you recommend for long-term account stability?

My biggest concern is avoiding account restrictions or losing access to ongoing development work.

I would prefer to complete the entire subscription process myself, using accounts and payment methods under my own control.

Final thoughts

I’m happy to pay the official price for Claude Pro or Max.

I simply want a legitimate, sustainable way to subscribe and continue using Claude Code for software development.

If anyone has experienced similar Apple Gift Card payment problems or has relevant firsthand experience, I’d really appreciate your advice.

Thanks in advance!