What is a virtual card and how does it work?

Q: What is a virtual card and how does it work?

<html><head></head><body><h2>Virtual cards</h2> A virtual card is a payment instrument that doesn’t have a physical form. It’s not made of plastic and doesn’t include any other typical physical components such as a chip or magstripe. Virtual cards shouldn't be confused with digital wallets which are physical or virtual cards uploaded in a digital wallet like Apple Pay or Google Pay. Tip: To <a href="https://docs.adyen.com/issuing/create-cards/?tab=virtual_2" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-track-title="What is a virtual card and how does it work?" data-track-text="request or manage virtual cards">request or manage virtual cards</a> follow these instructions.</body></html>

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Virtual cards

A virtual card is a payment instrument that doesn’t have a physical form. It’s not made of plastic and doesn’t include any other typical physical components such as a chip or magstripe.

Virtual cards shouldn't be confused with digital wallets which are physical or virtual cards uploaded in a digital wallet like Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Tip: To request or manage virtual cards follow these instructions.

What is a virtual card and how does it work?

Virtual cards

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