Google announced today that its Chrome browser will now provide users with the ability to use virtual credit card numbers in online payment forms on the Internet These virtual card numbers allow users to keep your "real" credit card numbers secure when shopping online, because they can be easily revoked if the merchant's system is hacked. Previously, some credit card issuers have provided these virtual credit card numbers, but they may not be mainstream.
Google said the virtual cards will be launched in the United States later this summer. Google cooperates with issuers such as capital one, which is the launch partner of this function, as well as major card organizations such as visa and American Express. These networks will be supported at launch, and MasterCard support will be introduced later this year. Getting the support of the card organization network is definitely a matter of getting twice the result with half the effort, because trying to get every card issuer to join in will be a difficult task.
This new feature will first be launched on the Chrome browser and Android system on the desktop, and the support of IOS system will be launched later.
Arnold Goldberg, Google's vice president and general manager of payment department, said: "this is a milestone step in bringing the security of virtual cards to as many consumers as possible. Shoppers using Chrome browser on desktop and Android systems can enjoy a fast checkout experience when shopping online, and can safely know that their payment information is protected."
From the user's point of view, this new auto fill option will simply enter the details of the virtual card, including the CVV of the physical card, and then you can pay google. Manage virtual cards on. Com and see your transaction records. Although these virtual cartoons are often used for one-time purchase, they can also be used for subscription.
Since this is a service provided by a company such as Google, some users are obviously worried that the company will use this additional data on purchase habits, but Google said it will not use this information for advertising purposes.