Credit card numbers are either 15 or 16 digits, with each digit having its own meaning and purpose. Keeping your credit card number safe can prevent fraudulent purchases and the stress they can cause.

Credit card issuers assign a 15- or 16-digit number to each card, But what do those numbers mean? We’ll dive into the details.

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But like all of these big numbers, your credit card number contains specific information, with each digit or set of digits meaning something unique.

Each one of your credit cards has a unique CVV. When your card expires, you'll be issued a new credit card with a new CVV -- even if your card has the same 13- or 16-digit string of numbers.

Mastercard has announced plans to remove the 16-digit number from their credit and debit cards by 2030 in a move designed to stamp out identity theft and fraudulent use of cards.