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You use your credit card on a regular basis to make purchases. While most people know that the numbers on the card are unique identifiers, most of us have no idea what they actually mean. Credit card ...

Kelly-Ann Franklin has spent more than two decades in journalism which has helped her build a wide knowledge base of business and personal finance topics. Her goal with editing is to ensure tough ...

What is a virtual card number and how do I get one? If you’re a frequent online shopper, you’re more at risk of becoming a cybercrime victim. In fact, a recent study conducted by Security.org found ...

A credit card authorization key is a secure code used to process transactions, confirming purchases and preventing fraud ...

Using a credit card for purchases online is much safer than using a debit card. But even then, you have to be vigilant and keep credit card protection in mind. The new chip credit cards do help ...

A credit privacy number, also sometimes called a credit profile number, is purportedly a nine-digit number you can use in place of your Social Security number on a credit application. People and ...

Your credit card number isn’t just a random string of numbers. It identifies the credit card issuer, financial institution and your account. It also validates your card for security purposes. Many or ...

Have you ever wondered what all the numbers mean on the front – and on the back – of your credit card? For a set of numbers millions of people encounter close-up on a daily basis, many of us have ...