Things get messy when complications, changes or problems arise with a credit card account. Whether it’s investigating unfamiliar charges, requesting a credit limit increase or dealing with any number ...

Dashia is the consumer insights editor for CNET. She specializes in data-driven analysis and news at the intersection of tech, personal finance and consumer sentiment. Dashia investigates economic ...

Liliana Hall was a writer for CNET Money covering banking, credit cards and mortgages. Previously, she wrote about personal credit for Bankrate and CreditCards.com. Some card details on this page may ...

Most of us are curious beings by nature. So, if you’ve been staying awake at night wondering what your credit card number means, it’s your lucky day. I’m going to pull back the curtain and show you ...

Imagine receiving a notification about suspicious charges on a credit card you haven’t even received yet. How could that happen? While it sounds surprising and unsettling, it's increasingly common due ...

You use your credit card on a regular basis to make purchases. While most people know that the numbers on the card are unique identifiers, most of us have no idea what they actually mean. Credit card ...

What is a virtual card number and how do I get one? If you’re a frequent online shopper, you’re more at risk of becoming a cybercrime victim. In fact, a recent study conducted by Security.org found ...

Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

Your credit card number isn’t just a random string of numbers. It identifies the credit card issuer, financial institution and your account. It also validates your card for security purposes. Many or ...

Have you ever wondered what all the numbers mean on the front – and on the back – of your credit card? For a set of numbers millions of people encounter close-up on a daily basis, many of us have ...