if someone steal your virtual card info?

I have read the new update of IOS 17.4 and I see that apple add the feature of creating a new virtual card and I was wondering what if someone use your virtual card info to purchase something from another device does it gonna work?



iPhone XS

Posted on Mar 7, 2024 5:27 AM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2024 5:53 AM

These are the important points from the Support Article viewed on the top of the screen:

  • For fraud protection, your 3-digit security code changes frequently with usage and over time. 
  • And you can request a new virtual card number if you suspect fraudulent activity.
  • If you make two separate purchases, the security code will be different for the second purchase.


A purchase can be made from any device using those numbers. This is far more secure than any credit card that you would use, since the security code changes. Not sure what you mean by "Stealing your virtual card info"? If you give someone the passcode to your device, you are giving them your card info. If someone grabs your phone out of your hand with it unlocked, they will still need to provide your passcode to view your card numbers. If someone currently knows your Passcode, then change it now:

Set a passcode on iPhone - Apple Support

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Mar 7, 2024 5:53 AM in response to bajji192

These are the important points from the Support Article viewed on the top of the screen:

  • For fraud protection, your 3-digit security code changes frequently with usage and over time. 
  • And you can request a new virtual card number if you suspect fraudulent activity.
  • If you make two separate purchases, the security code will be different for the second purchase.


A purchase can be made from any device using those numbers. This is far more secure than any credit card that you would use, since the security code changes. Not sure what you mean by "Stealing your virtual card info"? If you give someone the passcode to your device, you are giving them your card info. If someone grabs your phone out of your hand with it unlocked, they will still need to provide your passcode to view your card numbers. If someone currently knows your Passcode, then change it now:

Set a passcode on iPhone - Apple Support

Mar 7, 2024 6:02 AM in response to bajji192

Apple Card Mastercard has had the ability to request a new virtual card number for 4+ years. If you’re referring to Apple Cash, the full card number is disclosed and offers increased ability to use Apple Cash at merchants that don’t accept Apple Pay.


Apple Cash has always been tied to the Apple ID of the card holder. Unless, the card holder had their identity stolen including their Apple ID, the risk is minimal in my experience.

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