card number

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A card number is the sequence of digits printed on a credit card, debit card, or gift card that identifies the account.

The term usually refers to the long number embossed or printed on the front—typically 15 or 16 digits for credit cards: I need your card number to complete the purchase.

Card numbers also appear on membership cards, library cards, and ID badges.

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