I use the virtual card, I figure why not? But I don't worry too much about any of it. It has happened 2 or 3 times over the years and with Amex you get a new one right away and they honor recurring payments and of course you are not liable for fraudulent charges ($50 in theory, zero in practice)

Surprised they let a gas charge go thru; that is the #1 charge on a stolen card, as it allows them to test if the card was reported stolen yet with an anonymous transaction at the pump. For that reason Amex often declines out-of-pattern gas station charges.

I've been using an AMEX virtual card online without issue (hope I don't now jinx it).

Guess I will switch to virtual, like I need another nuisance in my life.

Its been a while since Ive had a fraudulent charge. My card always removes the charge if I report it, but it bugs the heck out of me that someone gets a free purchase.

The biggest problem I had was when someone stole all my cards from my bag at work. They really had chutzpah because my office was not easily accessible and there was only one way in and out. The first charge was hair accessories at Bloomingdales and they worked their way up to orcering laptops online in the few hours before i discovered the theft. Actually, I think my card company called me to ask if Id made that charge. Grrr.

No, I am not doing the virtual cr“pIt is enough with just the two cards, his and mine. By the way, his number is the only one we have problems with. My number on his card is okay. Either card that is mine has never had a problem.

I posted, but not showing up????

I see it, Sherry. i thought the virtual number is linked to your regular card?

The post finally showed up. Yes, the V # is linked, but I do not want to fool with it.