Members mvan1 Posted April 29, 2015 Members Posted April 29, 2015 Citibank has something they call "virtual account number" which is a throw away or limited use credit card NUMBER that is linked to your "real" credit card number. For those big spenders in Brazil who pay in cash because they are concerned their credit card will be compromised or your privacy will be breached, might consider this option from Citibank. The "virtual account number" can also be used in the U.S. or on-line and in a variety of other places, including paying escorts that advertise they accept credit cards. Here is a link to a little more about how to set up this service, if you bank at Citibank. http://www.doctorofcredit.com/create-a-virtual-account-number-van-with-citi-limit-it-to-one-use-spending-limit-and-more/? Think of all the lost airline miles and hotel points we gave up simply because we did not want to use our credit cards in certain instances. Quote
