Two things to remember: First, your credit card number is not random. Second, it is not your account number. If they were the same, the issuer would have to generate a new account number for you ...

Using your credit card to buy a gift card could put some of the cost back into your account. If you have a flat-rate cash-back credit card , you can earn cash back for buying the gift card.

While, technically, there are worthwhile ways you can buy stocks using a credit card, there are some complications and risks involved. Forbes Advisor explains.

Key Takeaways. If you want to shield your credit card's account information while online shopping, use your physical card's virtual stand-in that has a unique card number for protection.

You should feel comfortable using your credit card to buy a couple of gift cards to, say, Lowe’s or Sephora or Domino’s — but less so if you’re trying to purchase multiple Visa gift cards ...