One-time credit card numbers?

 

I've read that credit card companies will supply their card holders with
a credit card number good for only one transaction, for example for a
mail order or internet purchase.

If true, how does one get one of these numbers? Phone call? Web site?
I've seen no info in the billing stuff I get, but I could easily have
overlooked it - I'm mainly interested in the current charges and balance
amount.

TIA

Ken


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Ken wrote:

AMEX used to offer this service (called "Private Payments") but stopped
it a couple of years ago. I loved it and regret its demise :(

 

Ken wrote:

I get it online with my Citicard.  Go to the same web site where I pay
my bill, and there's an option to get a one-time card.

 

Samantha Hill - remove TRASH to reply wrote:


Not necessarily one time only, you get to choose the amount and duration.

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Ken wrote:

Citi Bank and Discover cards have virtual or one time use account
numbers.  MBNA used to have these as well, but I am not sure after the
Bank of America purchase.

You need to install software on your computer to generate the temporary
accounts.