Credit card generation functions
You can generate credit card numbers.
To mask credit card numbers by using the Format-Preserving Encryption, use the Credit Card masking functions.
| Function | Random generation | Consistent generation | Bijective generation | Input data validation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generate credit card | Yes | No | No | No |
| Generate credit card and keep original bank | Yes | No | No | No |
Generate credit card
This function generates a valid credit card number.
This function requires no extra parameter.
This function applies on String or Long values.
- Visa
- MasterCard
- American Express
In the following example, the masked value is a valid Visa credit card number, regardless of the input value.
| Input value | Example of a masked value |
|---|---|
| A26 | 4346065537027896 |
Generate credit card and keep original bank
When the input value is a correct Visa, a MasterCard, or an American Express credit card number, this function generates a credit card number from the same company and keeps the prefix
This function applies on String or Long values.
This function requires no extra parameter.
The generated credit card number passes algorithms that detect false credit card numbers.
In the following example, the input value is a valid American Express credit card number. The masked value is also a valid American Express credit card number.
| Input value | Example of a masked value |
|---|---|
| 346992550391727 | 348482709815527 |