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  2. Luhn algorithm - Wikipedia

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    Luhn algorithm. The Luhn algorithm or Luhn formula, also known as the " modulus 10" or "mod 10" algorithm, named after its creator, IBM scientist Hans Peter Luhn, is a simple check digit formula used to validate a variety of identification numbers. It is described in U.S. Patent No. 2,950,048, granted on August 23, 1960.

  3. Payment card number - Wikipedia

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    A payment card number, primary account number ( PAN ), or simply a card number, is the card identifier found on payment cards, such as credit cards and debit cards, as well as stored-value cards, gift cards and other similar cards. In some situations the card number is referred to as a bank card number.

  4. AOHell - Wikipedia

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    A fake account generator which would generate a new, fully functional AOL account for the user that lasted for about a month. This generator worked by exploiting the algorithm used by credit card companies known as the Luhn algorithm to dynamically generate apparently legitimate credit card numbers. The account would not be disabled until AOL ...

  5. Social Security number - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, a Social Security number ( SSN) is a nine-digit number issued to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents under section 205 (c) (2) of the Social Security Act, codified as 42 U.S.C. ยง 405 (c) (2). The number is issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration, an independent ...

  6. How to create a one-time use credit card number

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    According to The Finance Buff Web site, you can get a one time use credit card number from Citibank, Bank of America or Discover. Show comments. After reading our recent post about how cashing a ...

  7. What is an Instant Use Credit Card and How Do They Work - AOL

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    Instant credit card number: Credit card issuers offering instant approval typically give you a digital card number that you can use online or in your digital wallet. Sometimes this number matches ...

  8. Card security code - Wikipedia

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    A card security code ( CSC; also known as CVC, CVV, or several other names) is a series of numbers that, in addition to the bank card number, is printed (not embossed) on a credit or debit card. The CSC is used as a security feature for card not present transactions, where a personal identification number (PIN) cannot be manually entered by the ...

  9. Credit card - Wikipedia

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    Commons. Portal. v. t. e. A credit card is a payment card, usually issued by a bank, allowing its users to purchase goods or services or withdraw cash on credit. Using the card thus accrues debt that has to be repaid later. [1] Credit cards are one of the most widely used forms of payment across the world.