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0 pointsiancarroll11y ago0 comments

For what it's worth, Google Wallet never actually discloses your card. It uses a virtual MasterCard to complete the transaction.

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The proxy card number doesn't change so why is this considered a feature? It discloses something which is as good as your backing real card number.

Because it will only accept one charge and only be re-enabled when needed?

cstrat11y ago

and i suspect you can cancel the proxy card, without impacting your normal card which may be on file for recurring payments elsewhere.

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The proxy card number doesn't change so why is this considered a feature? It discloses something which is as good as your backing real card number.

Because it will only accept one charge and only be re-enabled when needed?

cstrat11y ago

and i suspect you can cancel the proxy card, without impacting your normal card which may be on file for recurring payments elsewhere.

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