What do the 16 digits on Credit Card mean ?

 

An infographic which explains what the 16 digits on a credit card mean.

Do you use a credit card ? Have you ever wondered what the 16 digits on the card mean ?

Here is an infographic explaining what and how the digits on a credit card are arranged. These digits are not random. Each digit or set of digits have some significance. Let us know what is in store :

 

Yes, I just tried the same calculation to validate my credit card number. Is not this nice ?

From now on, hope you can tell something about the card just looking at its numbers.

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[via MintLife]