What is a virtual card
A virtual card is a digital payment card. Virtual cards don't cost anything to create and can be used instantly. We offer 2 types of virtual cards:
Multi-use cards
- Can be used for any online card payments, or via Google Pay
- Can't be used for cash withdrawals
To learn more about how to use your multi-use virtual card with Apple Pay, read these FAQs.
Single-use cards
- Card number regenerates after each use for extra security
- Can only be used for one-time online card payments
- Can't be used via Google Pay
- Can't be used for cash withdrawals or pre-authorisations, including subscriptions, hotel reservations, and car rentals
How to view your virtual card details
- From your home screen, tap the cards icon in the top-right corner
- Tap a virtual card, then tap 'Show details'
- Enter your passcode. You may also be asked for a one-time passcode
If you don’t use your single-use card within 24 hours of viewing the card details, the number will be regenerated.
Refunds to virtual cards
You can always receive a refund, even if your virtual card is no longer active or the card number has changed.
If the merchant asks for a card number, you can let them know the card is no longer active and share an active Revolut card number instead.
If card payments with a virtual card are getting declined, check this article.