Card Forms: Virtual vs. Physical

Virtual Card

Virtual Card with no physical representation, but it includes all the card information needed for digital transactions, such as the PAN, expiration date, and CVV.

Apply for new Virtual card

• Virtual card are created using the "Create Card" API

• Virtual cardcan be used immediately upon creation

• Read more detail on: Create Virtual Cards - via Dashboard

Physical Card

Physical cards are delivered either to individual recipients or shipped in bulk to the client. Each card must be assigned to a cardholder and activated before it can be used for transactions.

Apply for new Physical card

• Physical cards do not require creation via API.

• Physical cards are pre-issued with a card number and must be assigned to a cardholder using the assign card API.

• Read more detail on: Assign physical cards via API / Dashboard

Virtual Card V.S. Physical Card

Related

• Create Virtual Cards - via Dashboard / API

• Assign physical cards via Dashboard / API