Data breaches are unfortunately commonplace, but virtual credit card services can give shoppers an added layer of protection. With more people to shop online than ever before, it may be worth ...

Black Friday is fast approaching, one of the busiest periods for holiday shopping, and cybercriminals are finding new ways to target online shoppers. Security researchers at EclecticIQ discovered a ...

Virtual credit cards are gaining traction as a secure and flexible payment option. The best virtual credit cards in 2025 offer benefits like enhanced security through temporary card numbers and ...

A virtual credit card is a unique, temporary card number that's linked to an existing credit card account. It functions like a regular credit card for online or phone purchases but doesn't have a ...

Citi has posted a notice that its virtual account numbers will be changing on August 24, 2025. Virtual numbers created before that date will no longer work. If you aren’t familiar with virtual credit ...

Buying stuff online can be a risky proposition. Sure, the big vendors do their best to make you feel safe, but what if you have to give up your credit card digits to a vendor you don't know? As it ...

Let's be real. Sometimes, suspicious online websites have the best deals or the items we need. When you feel hesitant about entering your card information, you could use a virtual card -- not to be ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

My Capital One VentureOne Rewards card is my ticket to safer and more convenient online shopping, thanks to its virtual cards feature. Raina He is a contributor to CNET Money. She previously worked as ...