Card generator for testing

Credit Card Number Generator

Generate fictitious card numbers that are valid under the Luhn algorithm, complete with CVV and expiry date, to seed your test databases and validate your payment integrations.

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  • Luhn-valid
  • With CVV and expiry
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Live sample Visa4562760549085513 Mastercard5036396321416645 Amex373116384169580 Discover6854319965140302
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Supported networks

Generators by card type

Twelve networks, each with its own BIN prefix, length and format. Pick the one you need.

Visa 16-digit Visa numbers starting with 4. Mastercard 16-digit Mastercard with a 51-55 prefix. American Express 15-digit American Express with a 4-digit CVV. Discover 16-digit Discover with a 6011 prefix. Diners Club Diners Club, 14 digits with a 36 or 38 prefix. JCB 16-digit JCB with a 35 prefix. Visa 13 Visa's short format, with 13 digits. JCB 15 The older JCB format, with 15 digits. enRoute enRoute, 15 digits with a 2014 prefix. Voyager Voyager, 15 digits with an 8699 prefix. Dankort Dankort, the Danish 16-digit network. UnionPay China's UnionPay, 16 digits with a 62 prefix.

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Why use it

Realistic test data in seconds

Valid numbers instantly

Generate Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover and more numbers that pass Luhn algorithm validation.

CVV and expiry included

Every test card includes a CVV code and an expiry date to simulate a full payment.

Export to your format

Download up to 9999 numbers as JSON, XML, CSV, TXT, MySQL or HTML to seed your test databases.

Validator and BIN

Check any number with the Luhn algorithm and detect its card type and BIN.

How it works

Three steps and your data is ready

Pick the network

Choose Visa, Mastercard, American Express or any of the twelve available networks.

Generate the numbers

Set how many cards you need. Each one includes a CVV and an expiry date.

Export and test

Download the batch in your format and insert it into your database or sandbox.

Guides

Learn before you integrate

How a card works inside and how to test payments without risk.

Luhn Algorithm: What It Is and How It Works to Validate Credit Cards

The Luhn algorithm validates card numbers with a checksum. How it works step by step, the check digit, and code in JS, Python and PHP.

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What a Card's CVV or CVC Is and What It Is For

The CVV or CVC is the 3- or 4-digit security code on your card. Find out where it is, the difference between CVV1 and CVV2, and how to handle it in testing.

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Stripe and PayPal test cards: official numbers for testing

A list of the official Stripe and PayPal test cards for testing payments without real cards: success numbers, declines, decline codes and 3D Secure.

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What is a Credit Card?

A credit card is a payment method that allows you to make purchases which you can pay later. They are called credit cards because you are essentially receiving a loan from a bank. Credit card numbers have several notable associated elements that do not appear on the plastic, such as minimum payment, interest rate, statement date, and credit limit.

A credit card consists of the following components: Issuing institution name, National Network, International Network, Security Chip, Card Number, Expiry Date, Cardholder Name, Cardholder Signature, CVV Code, and Magnetic Stripe.

What are generated credit card numbers used for?

It depends on each person's projects. Many developers need fake data for validation testing and review of registration systems on websites under development, applications, or software. Using this website is a simple way to obtain this data thanks to the data output formats, ranging from a database table to a simple HTML presentation.

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Note:

To be completely clear, the numbers generated here are entirely fake, generated by a random function and validated using the Luhn algorithm. These numbers must not be used in any commercial transaction. We do not endorse fraudulent use of this information.

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Frequent questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these real credit card numbers?

No, the numbers generated on this site are synthetic numbers that pass the Luhn algorithm but are not associated with real bank accounts and cannot be used for purchases or real transactions. They are for testing and development purposes only.

Can I use these numbers to test my payment system?

Yes, the generated numbers are ideal for testing payment systems, form validation, software development, and security testing, as they pass the Luhn algorithm validation.

What is the Luhn algorithm?

The Luhn algorithm, also known as the modulus 10 formula, is a mathematical method used to validate identification numbers, such as credit card numbers. This site generates numbers that comply with this algorithm to simulate valid credit cards for testing.

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