{"id":3268,"date":"2023-06-26T22:29:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T22:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/?page_id=3268"},"modified":"2024-08-07T17:34:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T17:34:48","slug":"credit-card-numbers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/credit-card-numbers","title":{"rendered":"What Do Credit Card Numbers Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">Your credit card number is a lengthy string of digits on the front or back of the card that identifies it as a specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/how-do-credit-cards-work\">credit card<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">While you probably know the last four digits of your own credit card&#8217;s number \u2014 because that&#8217;s what websites with your card details display to quickly confirm it&#8217;s the card you want to use \u2014 it&#8217;s worth understanding how the entire credit card number works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many numbers are on a credit card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A credit card number has 15 to 16 digits, but this varies based on the credit card&#8217;s payment network.&nbsp;For example:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\">American Express credit cards have 15 digits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Visa credit cards have 16 digits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Mastercard credit cards have 16 digits.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to read your credit card number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Credit card numbers are intentionally long because they are compromised of distinct parts that protect both the cardholder and the credit card issuer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">To better understand how credit card numbers work, let\u2019s look at the anatomy of a credit card:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><strong>Major industry identifier<\/strong> (the first digit)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The first number is the major industry identifier (MMI) and indicates the credit card payment network the card operates on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\">For American Express, this number is 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">For Visa, this number is 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">For Mastercard, this number is 5 or 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It&#8217;s important to note that a bank is separate from a payment network. For example, Westpac is distinct from Visa and Mastercard, which are both payment processors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If there&#8217;s a problem with your card, you should speak with your bank directly, not the payment network. Most of the time, you won&#8217;t interact with the network, and all communication will occur directly with your bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>\u00bb MORE:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/first-credit-card\"> 9 Things to Know Before Getting Your First Credit Card<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><strong>Bank identification number<\/strong> (the following five digits)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The next digits specify the bank identification number (BIN), also known as the individual issuer number (IIN), which identifies the financial institution that issued the card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Coupled with the MMI, you can use these first five or six digits on a card to find out both the issuer and the network.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For example, compare the following beginning digits on different Visa credit cards:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\">Some Citibank Visa credit cards begin with \u201c414726.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Some Commonwealth Bank Of Australia Visa credit cards begin with \u201c405221.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">And some ANZ Visa credit cards begin with \u201c407220.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You\u2019ll notice each begins with 4 \u2014&nbsp;the MMI for Visa \u2014&nbsp;but the following numbers in these six-digit codes differ because of the different issuers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s worth noting that the BINs for many Australian banks may also vary slightly \u2014&nbsp;typically, major issuers have multiple BINs associated with various credit and debit card products.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">For example, the Commonwealth Bank Of Australia has dozens of BINs. To share a few:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\">Visa credit cards may have: \u201c405221\u201d, \u201c 494052\u201d, \u201c494053\u201d, \u201c405221\u201d, \u201c494052\u201d and \u201c494053\u201d, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Mastercards may have: \u201c535316\u201d, \u201c 535318\u201d, \u201c535319\u201d and \u201c555005\u201d, among others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><strong>Individual account number <\/strong>(the next numbers)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Next, you\u2019ll see the individual account number, also called the personal account number, which identifies the specific account associated with the credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This number begins at the seventh digit and ends on the second to last digit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Unlike the subsequent numbers on the card, the pattern of these eight numbers varies considerably and is the most integral part of your credit card number.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><strong>Check code<\/strong> (the last digit)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The final digit is the <strong>check code<\/strong>, or the checksum, which validates the card number. That digit is determined using the Luhn algorithm and the previous numbers. This unique algorithm helps to ensure that you or a merchant entered the credit card number correctly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other credit card numbers and features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">That long number is one of many crucial components of your card. Your card also typically features the following:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"\">\n<li class=\"\">Your full name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">A signature strip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The bank\u2019s contact details. Westpac, for example, lists two phone numbers (for inside Australia and overseas) and their website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The expiration date.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/what-is-cvv-number\">CVV (card verification value)<\/a>, also sometimes called the credit card security code, or CVC (card verification code).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You\u2019ll also need to know your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/what-is-a-pin\">personal identification number (PIN)<\/a> for many in-person transactions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credit card numbers vs account numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Your credit card number is not the same as your credit card account number, but the two are related, and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/how-to-read-your-credit-card-statement\">credit card statement<\/a> will typically list your account number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When your credit card expires, or if you have to replace it after it was lost, damaged or stolen, you\u2019ll receive a new credit card with a fresh credit card number. However, your credit card\u2019s account number will not change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>\u00bb MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/activate-new-card\">What To Know When Activating A New Or Replacement Credit Card<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credit card numbers vs debit card numbers&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Your credit card number is also distinct from your debit card number \u2014 though they may follow a similar sequence if they are from the same bank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The long number on your debit card is not the same as your bank account number, but it does reference the bank account associated with the debit card, and transactions made on the card will come from that linked account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">&nbsp;In contrast, a credit card number does not reference a bank account \u2014 just the credit card account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">However, a debit and credit card may look almost identical if you line them up \u2014 especially if they are from the same bank. Still, while the layout, branding and bank contact details will be the same, the expiry date, the CVV and the card number will differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nwb-authors nwb-authors__footer wp-block-nerdwallet-blocks-authors-card\">\n\t<div class=\"nwb-authors__wrapper\">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"nwb-authors__title\">\n\t\t\tAbout the Author\t\t<\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nwb-authors__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/author\/amanda-smith\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"nwb-authors__image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/AmandaSmith1-edited-scaled-e1725395436514-100x100.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"120\" height=\"120\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Amanda Smith photo\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/author\/amanda-smith\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Amanda Smith<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nwb-authors__bio\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on personal finance, technology, culture, and human interest. Amanda has written stories about retirement planning for Business Insider, the connection&hellip;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/author\/amanda-smith\" title=\"Read more about Amanda Smith\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more about Amanda Smith and explore their articles<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<section class=\"c-block-card-grid container\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"c-block-card-grid__title\">\n\t\t\t\tDIVE EVEN DEEPER\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"c-block-card-grid-scroll column-four\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-block-card-grid-scroll__column\">\n<div id=\"post-1550\" class=\"c-block-card post-1550 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry content-classification-credit-cards topic-guide-to-credit-cards cluster-types-of-credit-cards\">\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__inner c-block-card__inner--large\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"c-block-card__image-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/types-of-credit-cards\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"435\" height=\"290\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/Types-of-Credit-Cards-435x290.jpg\" class=\"c-block-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Types Of Credit Cards In Australia\" \/>\t<\/a><!-- .c-entry__thumbnail -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-block-card__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n<h4 class=\"c-block-card__title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/types-of-credit-cards\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"c-block-card__title-link\">\n\t\tTypes Of Credit Cards In Australia\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__content\">\n\t\t<p>Types of credit cards include rewards, low-interest, balance transfer and credit-building cards. When choosing a credit card, consider your spending habits and ability to repay the balance.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__authors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nw-written-by-layout-inline\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"nw-written-by-layout-inline--wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/author\/kristie-kwok\" class=\"author url fn\" rel=\"author\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/KristieKwok-150x150.jpg\" class=\"avatar avatar-32 photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>Kristie Kwok<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/author\/georgia-rose\" class=\"author url fn\" rel=\"author\"><img alt='Georgia Rose profile photo' decoding=\"async\" src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6b9e515bc45988c863ac8ac39e7bdd34?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' \/>Georgia Rose<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .c-card__content-wrapper -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- #post-1550 -->\n<\/div><div class=\"c-block-card-grid-scroll__column\">\n<div id=\"post-266\" class=\"c-block-card post-266 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry content-classification-credit-cards topic-guide-to-credit-cards cluster-applying-for-credit-cards\">\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__inner c-block-card__inner--large\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"c-block-card__image-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/how-to-apply-for-a-credit-card\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"460\" height=\"192\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/how-to-apply-credit-card-e1666202458237-460x192.jpg\" class=\"c-block-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"How To Apply For A Credit Card In 5 Steps\" \/>\t<\/a><!-- .c-entry__thumbnail -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-block-card__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n<h4 class=\"c-block-card__title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/how-to-apply-for-a-credit-card\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"c-block-card__title-link\">\n\t\tHow To Apply For A Credit Card In 5 Steps\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__content\">\n\t\t<p>Understand your credit score, debt and income, and apply for a card that fits your profile. Make your credit card application a no-brainer for the banks.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__authors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nw-written-by-layout-inline\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"nw-written-by-layout-inline--wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/author\/amanda-smith\" class=\"author url fn\" rel=\"author\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/AmandaSmith1-edited-scaled-e1725395436514-40x40.jpg\" class=\"avatar avatar-32 photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>Amanda Smith<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/author\/georgia-rose\" class=\"author url fn\" rel=\"author\"><img alt='Georgia Rose profile photo' decoding=\"async\" src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6b9e515bc45988c863ac8ac39e7bdd34?s=32&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' class='avatar avatar-32 photo' height='32' width='32' \/>Georgia Rose<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .c-card__content-wrapper -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- #post-266 -->\n<\/div><div class=\"c-block-card-grid-scroll__column\">\n<div id=\"post-1652\" class=\"c-block-card post-1652 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry content-classification-credit-cards topic-guide-to-credit-cards cluster-credit-card-limit\">\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__inner c-block-card__inner--large\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"c-block-card__image-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/credit-card-limit\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"460\" height=\"245\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/credit-limit-e1721672806416-460x245.jpg\" class=\"c-block-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"What to Know About Your Credit Card Limit\" \/>\t<\/a><!-- .c-entry__thumbnail -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-block-card__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n<h4 class=\"c-block-card__title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/credit-card-limit\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"c-block-card__title-link\">\n\t\tWhat to Know About Your Credit Card Limit\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__content\">\n\t\t<p>A credit limit is the maximum amount of money you can spend on your credit card.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__authors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nw-written-by-layout-inline\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"nw-written-by-layout-inline--wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/author\/amanda-smith\" class=\"author url fn\" rel=\"author\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/AmandaSmith1-edited-scaled-e1725395436514-40x40.jpg\" class=\"avatar avatar-32 photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>Amanda Smith<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .c-card__content-wrapper -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- #post-1652 -->\n<\/div><div class=\"c-block-card-grid-scroll__column\">\n<div id=\"post-229\" class=\"c-block-card post-229 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry content-classification-credit-cards topic-guide-to-credit-cards cluster-credit-card-payments\">\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__inner c-block-card__inner--large\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"c-block-card__image-wrapper\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/what-is-this-charge-on-my-credit-card\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"460\" height=\"192\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/what-is-this-charge-on-my-credit-card-e1666131415881-460x192.jpg\" class=\"c-block-card__image wp-post-image\" alt=\"What Is This Random Charge On My Credit Card?\" \/>\t<\/a><!-- .c-entry__thumbnail -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-block-card__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n<h4 class=\"c-block-card__title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/credit-cards\/what-is-this-charge-on-my-credit-card\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"c-block-card__title-link\">\n\t\tWhat Is This Random Charge On My Credit Card?\t<\/a>\n<\/h4>\n\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__content\">\n\t\t<p>It can mean credit card theft, but there are legitimate reasons for them to appear on your statement, too.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"c-block-card__authors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"nw-written-by-layout-inline\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"nw-written-by-layout-inline--wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/author\/katia-iervasi\" class=\"author url fn\" rel=\"author\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/10\/katia-40x40.jpeg\" class=\"avatar avatar-32 photo wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/>Katia Iervasi<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .c-card__content-wrapper -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- #post-229 -->\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your credit card number may feel random, but it\u2019s actually packed with information that helps authenticate transactions and protect against fraud.  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