[Sgt_Schultze]

For several years, I have been using a service from a site called privacy.com. By using this service, I create credit card numbers on the fly. They can be persistent cards or burner cards. I can set the maximum charge per incidence, per month, per year or total, or no limit. Privacy.com draws directly from my checking account. I setup a separate checking account for this card which only funds these “homemade” cards.

I use these for all subscription services. When I stopped Comcast, I “paused” the card so no further charges would be authorized. No “accidental” charges, no dings for anything, no need to have to beg for my own money back.

Once you assign a card to a merchant, THAT number will ONLY work at THAT merchant. When you need a card number to activate a service that promises to bill you later, you can create one and set the value to $1. Then if you decide to cancel, no accidental charges.

[Patriot777]

Thanks so much for the great information, Sgt_Schultze! I will definitely go to that site and set things up pronto!
God Bless you my friend!

[Do_Tar]

Thanks for the info.
Privacy.com looks pretty interesting. I’ll definitely check it out when I’m more awake.
One of the major CC companies used to offer a similar service, but I don’t think any does any more.

By the way. I DID NOT click on the link you provided! U+1F600