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A credit card account number is part of your overall credit card number, beginning at the seventh digit and ending on the second-to-last digit. The length of a credit card account number depends on the card’s issuer, but it is generally between 8 to 12 digits long. In some cases, the credit card and account number are the same. Credit card account numbers are similar to checking account numbers, though most people will use their checking account number far more. Just note that you won’t find your credit card account number on your card statement, and it usually can’t be found in your online credit card account details, either. For security purposes, you can only find your credit card account number on your physical card.
How to Find Your Credit Card Account Number
If your credit card number is printed on your card, your account number is, too. The first 6 digits of your credit card number represent the industry of your credit card and the card issuer. The last digit of your card number is used to verify your card info. The credit card account number begins at the seventh digit and ends on the second-to-last digit.
For example, if your credit card number is 16 digits long, your credit card account number would be the bolded digits below:
####-####-####-####
While it’s good to know how to find a credit card account number - and good to know what your credit card number means - you may never need to use your credit card account number. Some card issuers may require a credit card account number when initiating a balance transfer. But most transactions will use the full credit card number, often along with the expiration date and security code, rather than just the account number.
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Elan financial still prints the full card number on the statements so apparently this info isn't always true.