The vendor will also need a security feature on the card to process the transaction: The CVV, CVC or CID. No single credit card is the best option for every family, every purchase or every budget.

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If you want to shield your credit card's account information while online shopping, use your physical card's virtual stand-in that has a unique card number for protection. Some credit issuers ...