How to Generate a Card Number Through PayPal

1. Visit the 'Profile' section of your PayPal account. Here you will find a link for the PayPal plug-in. The PayPal plug-in is what allows you to generate a virtual card number for various sites. If you don't already have a PayPal account, sign up for one.
2. Go to the PayPal plug-in section of the site. At the PayPal plug-in section of the site, you will see a menu that lists the different actions you can make through the website. These actions aren't as detailed as the PayPal plug-in software, but the online version still allows you to generate a card number.
3. Click the 'Secure Cards' link. You will see a box that lists cards that have been generated and two buttons that read 'Close Card' and 'Generate New Card'. You will also see a drop-down menu that displays active and closed cards.
4. Select the 'Generate New Card' button. This will begin the process.
5. Choose the card type. If you're shopping at a site you've never shopped at before, you may want to generate a single-use card. This ensures that the card number cannot be used again should the information be stolen. On the other hand, a multiple-use card would be perfect for sites that you shop at frequently. Once you select the card type, PayPal will generate a card number along with the expiration date and security code.