Managing Secure Online Account Numbers

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How do I shop using Secure Online Account Numbers?

If you downloaded Secure Online Account Numbers and you have the Secure Online Account Numbers setting selected, click the "Fill Form" button, and a Secure Online Account Number, Valid Through (Expiration) Date and CID (security code) will be generated and automatically entered into the "Credit Card Number" field(s) of the online merchant's checkout form.

If you are using the Web version, follow these steps:

• Click "Launch Now" button on the Secure Online Account Numbers main page to get a secure number. Sign in with your Account Center user ID and password.
• Open a new browser window so you can view both Discovercard.com and the shopping site at the same time (select "New" in your browser's "File" menu or use CTRL + N on Microsoft® Windows® or Apple + N on a Macintosh®).
• Shop at your favorite Web sites, copy and paste the secure number into the retailer's checkout page. When ordering via phone, give the customer service representative the secure number.

How are Secure Online Account Numbers used?

When you make a purchase with a merchant using a Secure Number, the number is assigned only to that particular merchant. Once a Secure Online Account Number is assigned, the merchant can use it for your future purchases with them, unless you specify otherwise.

How do I cancel a Secure Online Account Number?

You can request to have a Secure Online Account Number canceled at any time by contacting us through Secure Messages or by calling Web Support at 1-877-742-7822. Please be sure to provide the number you would like to have cancelled.

Can I view previously used Secure Online Account Numbers?

To view your previously used secure numbers, sign in and select "Past Purchases." This will display up to 50 of your past online purchases, including the secure numbers used to make them. These purchases will also appear on your paper and online statements, but only the last four digits of the secure number will be printed on the paper statement.

Can I use Secure Online Account Numbers with multiple Discover Card accounts?

You can use more than one Discover Card account with this feature, however you will need to register each account separately with the Account Center and Secure Online Account Numbers. Each registered Discover Card will have its own User ID and password.

Is there a limit to how many secure account numbers I can use?

No, you can generate and use as many as you need. For additional security, however, you will only be able to maintain a limited number of unused secure account numbers.

For online retailers where I've already used my Discover Card, how do I add a Secure Online Account Number?

Each online retailer has a different process for adding credit card options. If you already have a shopping profile at a site, sign in and follow instructions for editing or adding additional credit cards.

When do secure account numbers expire?

Secure account numbers always expire on the same date as your actual Discover Card account number. When your Discover Card is reissued with a new expiration date, it will be necessary to update the expiration information on any retailer's Web site where you have stored your actual card number or any secure account numbers.

How do I change my Secure Online Account Numbers personal information?

Online, you can make changes to your Discover Card account information in the Personal Profile area of the Account Center. Access the Account Center either from Discovercard.com or from the "My Account" link on Secure Online Account Numbers.

Will my card expiration date be updated automatically whenever a new Discover Card is issued?

Your expiration date will be updated within Secure Online Account Numbers, so when you shop at a new Web site, your new expiration date will be given. However, if you have stored secure account numbers at any Web sites, you will need to update the expiration date on those sites. The expiration date of your actual card is the same expiration date for your secure account numbers.