Mastercard is getting rid of credit card numbers. Cards themselves may be next
Inside Retail
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Mastercard has announced plans to remove the 16-digit number from their credit and debit cards by 2030 in a move designed to stamp out identity theft and fraudulent use of cards. While strengthening the security attached to credit cards, removing numbers shifts the vulnerability to mobile phones and telecommunication providers.
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