Virtual cards protect your real financial information while allowing secure payments. Here's everything you need to know.
A virtual card is a digital payment card with its own unique card number, expiration date, and security code. It works just like a physical card but exists only digitally.
When you use a virtual card, your real card number is never shared. This means even if the virtual card number is compromised, your actual bank account or credit card remains protected.
Share your real card
Risk of fraud, no spending control
Share a virtual card
Full control, real card stays private
When you purchase a slot, the provider needs payment information to complete checkout on your behalf. Virtual cards are the safest way to share this information.
Your real card number is never exposed, even if the virtual card is compromised.
Set exact spending limits so you're never charged more than expected.
Pause, close, or delete cards immediately if anything seems wrong.
These virtual card providers work great with CopSecure. Most are free to use.
Create virtual cards from your existing American Express Business Card. Excellent for repeat purchases.
Modern fintech banking with unlimited virtual cards, 2% cashback, and no monthly fees.
Free virtual card numbers for Capital One cardholders. Simple and reliable.
Popular virtual card service. Free plan includes 12 cards per month.
International-friendly option with disposable virtual cards. Great for non-US buyers.
Set your virtual card limit slightly above the expected purchase total (retail price + tax + shipping). This ensures the transaction goes through while limiting exposure.
Some virtual cards become “locked” to a specific retailer after first use. If you're doing drops at multiple stores, choose a reusable option like Extend or Slash.
When submitting slot information, you'll need to provide your virtual card number, expiration date, and CVV. Have these ready to make the process smooth.