Every time you check out online, you’re handing a vendor your real name, billing address, and full card details. That’s a lot of trust to place in a company you may know nothing about — and any one of those companies could get hacked, sell your data, or charge you again without permission.
That’s exactly what Privacy.com makes possible to avoid.
What Is Privacy.com?
Privacy.com is a free service that generates virtual payment cards linked directly to your checking account. When you use a Privacy card at checkout, the vendor receives a one-time or merchant-locked card number — not your real card details. You set the spending limit, and Privacy.com handles the rest.
Why This Matters for Your Privacy
Vendors you shop with never see your real card number, your name, your billing address, or any connection to your actual bank account. Every purchase is a dead end for data collectors.
A Real-World Example
Say you sign up for a free trial and forget to cancel. With a normal card, the company charges you indefinitely. With Privacy.com, you can set a card limit of $1 — the trial goes through, but any unauthorized charge after that is automatically blocked. You stay in control.
One Important Note About Signing Up
Because Privacy.com is a regulated financial service, you will need to provide your real personal information when you create your account — name, address, and bank account details. This is required by law for any financial institution. The trade-off is that you share your real info with one trusted provider, and that provider shields you from everyone else.
How to Get Started
- Click the link below to create your account
- Verify your identity and connect your checking account
- Generate your first virtual card
- Start purchasing with complete financial privacy