

Episode 164: Are We Going to Run Out of Credit Cards?
Jan 12, 2024
The hosts discuss how credit card numbers are generated and the potential for running out of them. They also delve into the concept of virtual credit card numbers, their functionality, and fraud protection. Furthermore, the speakers joke about the high cost of purchasing identification cards in Switzerland and share experiences with using virtual credit card numbers for purchases. The chapter ends with the hosts expressing disappointment about obtaining a document with little valuable information and seeking input from listeners.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Generating and Managing Virtual Credit Card Numbers
02:17 • 22min
Purchasing ISO IEC7812-1 2017 Identification Cards and Joking about Exchange Rates
24:04 • 2min
Using a Virtual Credit Card Number for Purchases
26:32 • 2min
Disappointment, Cost, and Call for Input
28:14 • 2min