But when Apple released iOS 17.4 in March, the update made it easier to use your Apple Cash in more places online, with virtual card numbers for Apple Pay.

How virtual credit cards work When you request a virtual credit card, your card issuer generates a random card number, expiration date, and security code. This information is different from your ...

Apple Cash users can now create virtual card numbers to use for online purchases, making things a little more secure than before. Here's how.

This lower-interest alternative to a credit card splits up purchases into equal payments over time, but it has downsides.

Many virtual cards are one-time use only, making them ideal for free subscriptions. If you forget to cancel, the subscription shouldn’t be able to charge you using your virtual card number.