virtual card

Online-only credit line

A virtual card is a digital payment card that exists only as a number, expiration date, and security code—no physical plastic.

Banks and apps generate them for online purchases, often with spending limits or single-use functionality for added security: I created a virtual card for the subscription so I could cancel it easily.

Some services let you generate multiple virtual cards linked to one account.

Opposites
physical vs digital form

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Ready spending funds

paper money · coins · check · money order

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G