Absa has launched virtual cards, allowing customers to create debit or credit cards in their online banking profiles for making online purchases or for use with digital wallets.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Major banks such as SBI, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HSBC, etc. offer virtual cards. A recent survey by security.org found that globally 65% of the debit and credit card ...

The primary advantage of a virtual card is the added security. (Image: Freepik) Digital transactions are becoming increasingly prevalent in India. Among the innovations driving this shift is the ...