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How to Generate Virtual Cards with Privacy.com API
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You just landed a client who needs secure payments. Great news — you can programmatically generate virtual card numbers in minutes using the Privacy.com API. Each virtual card is tied to a specific merchant, auto-expiring after your specified period. This way, you limit your exposure to fraud while keeping your budget in check. Simply make a POST request to their endpoint, include the merchant's name, and voilà — secure payments without revealing your real card info! This is powerful for protecting both user data and your bottom line. So, here's what I'd actually build first: a script to create a virtual card for every subscription your client has.