Apple further entered the financial sector through the 'virtual card' security function in IOS 16

Virtual card is a security measure used by banks and credit card companies . Use this measure , The credit card owner will get an additional card number , As the alias of real card .

Usually , Virtual cards are only applicable to a limited number of transactions . Their lifespan is also relatively short , Generally, it can be used for no more than one year .

Apple Card The user's real bank card number has been hidden , But in iOS 16 The test code found in shows that this idea has been extended . It implies Safari Will be able to accept ordinary Apple Card or Apple Pay Our website provides a virtual card .

" stay Safari This card is provided in the automatic filling , And hide your real card number when shopping online ," A reference in the code says ." Continue to use your card as usual . When shopping online , It can now Safari Used in automatic filling , And hide your real card information . To increase security , The website will now use a virtual card number , And in Safari Provided in auto fill ."

Including such code does not prove that the function will be in iOS 16 Launch at launch . However , Its presence in beta means that it is at least being tested .

Virtual card support is in Apple After entering the financial field more and more , The company in 2022 year WWDC A buy before pay credit service was announced on the .