The virtual card is not a fake number. It is a real card that is programmatically linked to your bank account, debit card, or credit card. When you make a purchase, the service authorizes a transfer from your real account to pay the merchant via the virtual number.

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: Numbers typically include a specific prefix (Major Industry Identifier or Issuer Identification Number), a randomly generated account number, and a final check digit.

Generating specific prefixes, known as Major Industry Identifiers (MII) and Bank Identification Numbers (BIN). For example, Visa numbers always start with a 4, while Mastercards generally start with a 5.