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uses for virtual cc#(vcn)
online for merchants you don't trust
for promos/deals that need different CC #'s.
recurring payment u don't want to recur

how to get a vcn
For Citi,
 log into your citi online account > services > virtual account numbers and set it up from there. Make sure that popups are enabled in your browser.

For BofA
go your account history and scroll down until you see the ShopSafe link on the right side of the screen.
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virtual cc #s
« on: March 10, 2013, 12:24:07 PM »
can someone please explain a little about virutal cc #s? when should I be using them? for all online ourchases? do amex or chase offer them? ive seen them mentioned in some thread but cant seem to find the issue addressed directly. thanks

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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2013, 12:31:41 PM »
Citi and BOA are two that offer VCN's. You can use them online for merchants you don't trust. Many use them for promos/deals that need different CC #'s.
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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2013, 12:55:10 PM »
Citi and BOA are two that offer VCN's. You can use them online for merchants you don't trust. Many use them for promos/deals that need different CC #'s.
thank you. I saw someone post on the main site about using em. Seems like a reccuring payment u don't want to recurr would be another use. Is that true?

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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2013, 01:00:07 PM »
thank you. I saw someone post on the main site about using em. Seems like a reccuring payment u don't want to recurr would be another use. Is that true?
You can set a limit.
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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2013, 01:04:00 PM »
Citi and BOA are two that offer VCN's.
Any way to use virtual cc with Chase or amex?
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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2013, 01:19:03 PM »
Any way to use virtual cc with Chase or amex?
Amex offered it many years (private payments) ago but not now. No go for Chase also.
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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2013, 02:34:00 PM »
Any third party options? I feel like paypal used to...
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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2013, 02:35:43 PM »
Any third party options? I feel like paypal used to...
There are more but since Citi and BOA works for my needs I never looked for any others.
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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2013, 10:36:16 AM »
How do i get a VCN from Citi?

Did Chase or Amex by any chance start offering them?
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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2013, 12:05:09 PM »
How do i get a VCN from Citi?

Did Chase or Amex by any chance start offering them?

AFAIK Chase and Amex do not currently offer it.

For Citi, log into your citi online account > services > virtual account numbers and set it up from there. Make sure that popups are enabled in your browser.

Never did BOA, so not sure.

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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2013, 10:50:38 PM »
For BofA

go your account history and scroll down until you see the ShopSafe link on the right side of the screen.
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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2013, 11:54:42 PM »
added a wiki, all info is from thread

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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2013, 01:50:35 AM »
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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2014, 03:00:48 PM »
I was told that none of Citi's business cc's are eligible.

Can anyone confirm/deny?

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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2014, 04:00:13 PM »
i used them to meet spending on citicards on AP. worked like a charm

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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2014, 04:11:46 PM »

i used them to meet spending on citicards on AP. worked like a charm

Why the virtual over the actual?

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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2014, 04:15:14 PM »
i used them to meet spending on citicards on AP. worked like a charm
Are you talking business or personal?

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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2014, 05:19:31 PM »
Why the virtual over the actual?
same card, multiple ap accounts.
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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2014, 05:19:52 PM »
Are you talking business or personal?
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Re: virtual cc #s
« Reply #19 on: August 20, 2014, 06:39:44 PM »
personal
I was told that none of Citi's business cc's are eligible.

Can anyone confirm/deny?