1. Can the credit card number be changed?

Currently, most credit card numbers have 16 digits. Different numbers have different meanings, so cardholders cannot choose the number or change the card number. The specific meaning of the bank card number is as follows:

1. Generally, the first 6 digits are BIN, which are allocated by international card organizations. The credit card number starting with 4 is a VISA card, 5 is Master, the number starting with 6 is China UnionPay single currency card, the number starting with 4 is VISA credit card, and 5 The beginning is MASTERCARD, the beginning 3 is Japan’s JCB and the United States’ AMERICAN EXPRESS.

2. The 7th to 15th digits are assigned to each row according to their own needs according to their regional affiliation. The 16th digit is the check digit. Other non-16-digit card numbers are formulated and assigned by each bank.

Although credit card numbers represent different meanings and cannot be changed at will, you can still change the number in some special circumstances, such as reporting a loss, etc. , here are several situations in which you can change your card number.

2. Under what circumstances can the card number be changed?

1. Generally, after a credit card expires, the bank will send you a new card. If you do not receive the new card, you can apply for the card to be re-sent. At this time, you are equivalent to If you reapply for a new credit card and register a new account at the bank, the credit card number will change.

2. After the credit card is lost, report the loss and apply for a new card. In this case, the new card number will be different from the original card number.

It can be seen that these two methods can indeed achieve the purpose of changing the card number, but it is very inconvenient for many cardholders, because they are used to paying with the original card number, and they use Alipay to pay. Quick payment, etc. are bound to the card number. If you change the card number, you must replace all the items that have been processed.