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Test Credit Card Generator
Generate valid test credit card numbers for development and testing purposes. These cards pass Luhn validation but are not real and cannot be used for purchases.
Generated values never leave this device.For Testing Only
These are fake test card numbers for software development and testing. They are not connected to real accounts and cannot be used for actual purchases. Using fake card numbers for fraud is illegal.
Numbers are Luhn-valid (Visa: 16 digits, prefix 4) — the check digit catches typos, it does not make a card real. Press R to regenerate.
Generated test cards
Official Test Card Numbers
Payment processors provide official test cards. Use these for integration testing:
Stripe Test Cards
PayPal Sandbox
How Card Validation Works
Credit card numbers use the Luhn algorithm (mod 10) for basic validation. The last digit is a check digit that makes the number pass the algorithm.
- Starting from the right, double every second digit
- If doubling results in a number > 9, subtract 9
- Sum all the digits
- If the sum is divisible by 10, the number is valid
Note: Luhn only catches typos - it doesn't verify if a card actually exists.
Card Number Formats
| Card Type | Prefix(es) | Length | CVV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | 4 | 16 digits | 3 digits |
| Mastercard | 51-55 | 16 digits | 3 digits |
| American Express | 34, 37 | 15 digits | 4 digits |
| Discover | 6011, 65 | 16 digits | 3 digits |