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 ...

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 ...

Apple is bringing its virtual card feature to Apple Cash, which is the company's debit card app. The feature is bundled with the iOS 17.4 update, which is in beta at the time of writing and is ...

Fintech startup Checkout.com is better known for its payment processing service, but the company is launching a new product today: its customers can now create payment cards for their own customers.

Starling lets you create multiple free virtual cards to manage spending, saving, and security. They behave just like regular debit cards with a unique card number, CVV, and expiry date. Starling lets ...

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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 digital version of a credit card that uses a disposable number that's different from what's on the physical card. This feature adds an extra layer of protection in online ...

Apple is making it easier to keep spending Apple Cash online, with the iOS 17.4 beta allowing users to create a virtual card number. Apple Cash, the prepaid debit card included as part of an Apple ...

As a credit card writer, I carefully curate my wallet. For one specific feature: Capital One's virtual credit cards tool. It's invaluable for keeping my card information secure when shopping online.