Are the last 4 digits of a credit card unique?

The last digit of a credit card number is a checksum, so there are only 1,000 combinations of the last 4 digits for a credit card issuer.
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Can someone do anything with the last 4 digits of your credit card?

With just that information, they won't be able to open a new account in your name anywhere, or charge anything to your card. But they can use it to "prove" that they're you to some other organization which then may give them more details, which they can then use to do something more malicious.
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Can someone steal your card info from the last 4 digits?

In most cases, most merchant accounts will only allow the merchant to know the last 4 digits of the card. However, in older shops that use the older machines, there is a potential they could keep a copy of your credit card on file.
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Is last 4 digits of credit card sensitive?

2 Answers. Show activity on this post. Cardholder name, 4 last digits of CC number and its expiration date are all NOT sensitive data. The cardholder name and expiration date only require protection if you are storing them with the full primary account number, not the truncated 4 digit number.
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Is it possible for cards to have the same last 4 digits?

It is still possible (but unlikely) that your last four digits are unique.
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Is debit card last 4 digits unique?

If you have additional cardholders on your card account, the last 4 digits of each card number can be used to identify which cardholder made which purchase. This is possible, as each cardholder has a unique card number.
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Can two different credit cards have the same number?

this probably isn't dreadfully on topic for this site, however the answer is no. Each issuer has what's known as a BIN number which is the first six digits of the 15/16 digit card number. That BIN is unique to that bank/company, so no other company can use it to issue a card.
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Can last 4 digits of bank account be same?

Yes, very much possible as some banks only change the codes for different type of account whereas base number remains the same , which ultimately has the same last digits in account number.
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Can someone use my credit card with just the number?

That sounds low, especially considering the amount of hassle that goes into canceling your card and getting a new one. But you can't do too much with a credit card number unless you also have the associated name and address of the cardholder. Even with that information, thieves may not get much.
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Can someone get your credit card number from a receipt?

Vendors who don't follow the federal Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, known as FACTA, make it possible for criminals to steal credit card numbers from receipts. If too much information is printed on a receipt, identity thieves and fraudsters may be able to get a credit card number from a receipt.
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Can cashiers steal your credit card number?

That's not the first time a story like this has popped up, and it's likely to happen again, because the situation presents an easy theft opportunity to drive-thru workers: Customers hand over their cards and usually can't see what the cashier is doing with it on the other side of the window.
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Can waiters stealing credit card numbers?

When a diner hands the server her credit card, the server will swipe it through the restaurant's own point-of-sale system and then through a skimmer, which records the credit card number. “A lot of times, there's an organized crime ring behind it all,” Carter says.
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Can you give the first 6 digits of credit card?

While it makes sense, I don't remember any companies asking for the first six before (which identifies the carrier and the type of card you have). If you wouldn't trust them with your full credit card number, don't give them ANY digits.
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Can I cover the numbers on my card?

You can't remove the final digit of a card number: that's a check-digit, calculated from all the previoius digits. So, don't bother.
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How did someone use my credit card without having it?

This can occur through one of your existing accounts, via theft of your physical credit card or your account numbers and PINs, or by means of new credit card accounts being opened in your name without your knowledge. Once they're in, thieves then run up charges and stick you and your credit card company with the bill.
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What can you buy with a stolen credit card?

It's valuable data, so many sell it to someone else. If they do use it for themselves, they may buy anything from physical, luxury items and electronics, to online goods like video game credits and business services. Gift cards are a popular choice.
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How do thieves get card numbers?

Credit card skimmers are a device that thieves put on a credit card and debit card payment terminal, often a gas station pumps or ATM. You run your card through to pay for your gas, and the skimmer stores your credit card information for the thief.
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Are account numbers unique?

An account number is a unique string of numbers, letters, and other characters that identify a specific financial account. Almost all financial transactions make use of account numbers. Examples of account numbers include routing numbers and credit card numbers.
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Can more than one person have the same last 4 digits of SSN?

Only the last four digits of your Social Security number are truly random and unique. The first five numbers represent when and where your Social Security card was issued. Scammers can figure out the first five numbers by determining your birth date and hometown.
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Can someone steal your money with your bank account number?

A bank routing number typically isn't enough to gain access to your checking account, but someone may be able to steal money from your account if they have both your routing number and account number. Someone may also steal money using your debit card credentials.
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Are all credit card numbers unique?

Each credit card has a unique string of numbers, but the first one or two digits can help you identify the payment network. A Discover card's first digit is the number 6, Mastercard's is 5, and American Express card numbers start with 3.
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Is it possible to have the same credit card number as someone else?

Generally, most credit card issuers will not allow you to have two of the same credit card. They simply won't approve the credit card application if you already have an account open with the exact same product. Nevertheless, exceptions exist, so it's best to call your issuer and ask.
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Do credit cards on the same account have the same number?

The number on your card is different from your credit card account number, although the two are linked. For example, if your credit card is lost or stolen, you'll receive a new card with a different credit card number, but the account number will stay the same.
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How can I get cash with just a credit card number?

Most credit card lenders offer cardholders the ability to take out a cash advance using an ATM. Cardholders can use a credit card at nearly any ATM and withdraw cash as they would when using a debit card, but instead of drawing from a bank account, the cash withdrawal shows up as a charge on a credit card.
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Do credit cards end in 0000?

Thats not default behavior. Credit Cards do not become all zeroes when you mark an order as shipped and completed. Since you are saying your store has been customized, may be thats what is causing the problem. We have an order that was completed, paid and shipped on 12/17/2008.
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