How to Pay With Virtual Credit Cards in 1Password

If you’re worried about privacy and security when paying online, there’s a new way to stay safe: The popular encrypted password manager 1Password now supports a new privacy card feature that makes online shopping safer.

Here’s how it works: When you use a privacy card, you still pay with your debit card or checking account, but the privacy card acts as a proxy. None of your real financial information is shared with the company or service you pay.

Every card you make is tied to one retailer – like Netflix, Apple, Google, or Amazon – and won’t work anywhere else. You can set spending limits and frequency on each card to prevent unauthorized purchases or to help you stick to a budget. You can also pause or remove privacy cards at any time without affecting the associated debit card or checking account.

You don’t need a 1Password subscription to use Privacy Cards through Privacy.com , but you do get a few extra perks if you have them. The 1Password Browser Add-on will save the name, number, expiration date and CVV of the privacy card, as well as the saved login information . This information is automatically filled in during checkout so you don’t need to remember anything. You can also create and manage new maps at any time using the 1Password X browser extension, not through Privacy.com.

How to create and use privacy cards with 1Password

1Password users must first link their 1Password account in their Privacy.com profile settings.

1. Sign in to your Privacy.com account.
2. Click your profile name in the upper right corner.
3. Go to Account> Integrations .
4. Click Connect next to 1Password.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Now that your accounts are linked, you can create a new card.

You can do this at Privacy.com or by clicking the 1Password icon when prompted during checkout. Follow the instructions to create a new payment method, or select a saved card to use it.

You can also add your previously created Privacy.com card to your 1Password account:

1. Sign in to 1Password.com
2. Click the arrow icon.
3. Click “+”
4. Select “Credit Card”.
5. Enter your card details and click “Save”.

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