CNBC Select analyzed popular credit cards that offer virtual numbers and picked the best options for every type of cardholder ...

If you’re looking to reduce your risk of identity theft, virtual card numbers can provide some peace of mind without ...

A virtual card number is linked to your credit card account, and is a unique set of 16 numbers, CVV and expiration date that’s instantly generated for one-time use.

Virtual card numbers are an extra level of security you can use when shopping online or in person through a phone's digital wallet.

But there’s an easy fix that can help you avoid this headache: using a virtual credit card. Many virtual cards are one-time use only, making them ideal for free subscriptions.

Mastercard on Thursday announced a mobile virtual card app. The company says its new app could help streamline corporate travel expenses.

With many companies cutting costs, new potential uses are emerging for virtual cards, which can be digitally issued and tailored for a specific need such as tracking expenses. This week, Mastercard ...

The big picture: Virtual cards are credit card numbers that aren't on any physical piece of plastic. They were invented by an Irish company, Orbiscom, in the 1990s, as a way of preventing fraud.

Today, Mastercard announces the launch of Mastercard Receivables Manager, a new, automated solution that streamlines the way businesses accept and process virtual card payments.

The Mastercard virtual payment solution, linked to Cellulant’s payment gateway - Tingg, can unlock a host of opportunities for consumers, whether they have a bank account or not.