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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 ...

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 ...

You’re at the checkout screen after an online shopping spree, ready to enter your credit card number. You type it in and instantly see a red error message ...

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 ...

Apple's much-anticipated new credit card is here — and many of its users are familiarizing themselves with all of its exciting features. One of these features includes the ability to change your ...

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How many credit cards is too many credit cards? I currently have two, but in a recent CR Instagram poll, most people said they had four or more. This week I’m discussing whether it’s okay to have ...

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 ...