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I had a few friends who didn't know of this trick so I figured I'd share this with you all and see if it helps anyone!
Also, it should be obvious, but the card will have to have been activated at some point.
Edit: As a few of you have pointed out, a small amount may be needed on the card for some sites to accept it. A dollar or two is all that's needed typically, which seems a fair trade to avoid being scammed or having your info leaked. I hope that helps!
PresidentOfNewFreeLand
This is a really good idea for google play and xbox store. I had my informatiom get stolen and the theives got a cool 2.32
gshock56
Good trick for some services, others may make a small widthdrawl on the car to make sure it has money...
ramram70
UnqualifiedOpinionDispenser
Many websites now ping back your credit card operator to see if it's still valid. Might not work everywhere
tornadosandwich
I've tried that. The sites say they don't accept prepaid debit cards
Nightcaste
These card numbers are in a different range than regular cards, many sites won't accept them.
Rabidbacon
Use a virtual card number. Most banks let you generate them for security reasons for online shopping
SilverbackGorrilla
My bank (ING) offers "webcards", which use a separate account and physical card to be filled only when you buy something (online or offline)
ablamboo2
For sites like the New York Times who offer a cheap 6 month trial then force you to call them to cancel then place you on hold forever.
ramarins
It works well for hotel reservations as well. Give a new CC when you make it to the hotel. No "no-show" charges.
fuego0000
Use cash it's cheaper
dKittenStar
Thank you thank you thank you!
gzik66
Throwaway card sounds like standard service in Revolut
gerardMajax
life tip: if you see free trial and it request a credit card number, then don't use it, you gonna end up getting scamed
SlightlyDodgy
This doesn't always work. When the bank number is entered it is identified as a temporary number and the vendor has option to reflect these.
sometimesidontevenknowwhyibother
I’ve been doing this for a while. It works wonders.
wheresmybanana
So what, do you load money onto a gift card and use that as your debit card?
crazy90000
You can get them at the store, it'll have like $50. So you spend $49.67 or whatever, then keep the card around and use it to sign up.
gillotte
You can also use paypal so your cc isnt shared either. Though youll have to remember to cancel free trials.
Dragondraikk
If a "free trial" requires your credit card info, you know well enough that there's nothing free about it.
tablecat
Dude, what? Netflix's free trial requires credit card info, and it's very much free, if you cancel before it runs out. They even remind you.
3wattbulb
I just signed up for 3 months free Spotify Premium. With a real card, because I'm tight, not brokeass
narwhaffle
When I had only a dollar or two left on these as a teenager...nyello porn.
NoNotHimTheOtherGuy
This doesn't work very often. There is no zip code associated with the card so if the sign up requires that of the card, it's a No-Go.
barnwolf
Like some taxis don't charge the card until later. This doesn't stop you from possibly owing them money.
LinguisticBitch
Tried that but they check them.
jetah
go to Privacy.com and use the infinite tossable cards you can create. or just set a limit so it's never charged.
zombiskunk
For those of you too lazy to cancel your free trial on time.
Sfinski
Never heard of visa gift card...
mpalos25
But some merchants don't accept pre-paid cards, so bring a back-up.
henryv1598
A lot of sites won’t accept them.
IAmTheKiltCommander
True, good point! But it never hurts to try ?
creamofsumyunguy
You have to register them for online use alot of the time pretty much just putting your name and address attached to it
isetprettygirlsonfire
"A name and address" just make sure to use the correct zip code
Mikeiller
John Realname at 123 This is An Address Street
onlyhalfghost
I always used Hugh Jass.
browniesandcheese
Yes. Many don't accept this. My Dad always bought these for me on birthdays. I could only do gas. Or I couldn't even buy gas. Don't do it
IAmTheKiltCommander
Huh, weird. I've used it for trying new streaming services multiple times and had no problems. I'm sorry it didn't work for you.
browniesandcheese
No worries
cheeseguy3412
Which ones?I have a stack of Visa prepaid I've been buying for 20 years, got a stack of 'em 2 feet tall. Found a total of 4 nonworking sites
cheeseguy3412
Additional tip: Attach it to paypal - if the site takes that, it can't even see the card, and it works fine with Paypal itself.
Corrodias
Shit, that expense must pile up. I couldn't find anywhere online that sold them for less than $5 on top of the balance. What the heck are »
Corrodias
you using them for that you'd have a stack of them? I haven't run across a "free trial with card" site in over 10 years.
cheeseguy3412
Usually less than 5% of the total, which is a hell of a lot better than a standard credit card. I used most of them in college. 1/2
SideshowBob
Except that these cards cost $4-6 to activate. Just put a reminder to cancel in your phone when you sign up for a free trial
jery007
My friend here, (points at the mirror) doesn't get it.
randombrain
For free trials and things that make you enter a card first.
BeanMugged
Porn. It's for premium porn.
wheresmybanana
Does it make the porn free?
IAmTheKiltCommander
fistfulofquarters
You can watch movies for free online too if you know what you're doing (without pirating through torrenting etc)
appallingdonut
The app "Privacy" is a good option too. Uses ghost cards that you can activate/deactivate instantly and manually set the max spend
dimplez420
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X23LauraKinney
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Ruvenss
Use revolout bank it's app is awesome
ZippyHandyman
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namAehT
The funny thing is this is supported by every major CC company, but for some reason none of them publicly implement it. Google Pay uses it.
clh254078888
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Goblor
I say take my money theives, you'll probably spend it better than I will
EF5Cyniclone
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Paev
This
heeroyuy29
A credit card generator works as well. I've used it a few times (within the past 2 months) and have had no issues.
ServantOfTheGodEmperorOfUsersub
That’s basically what Privacy is.
SabrinaWe
Tried it, seems not to be available in Canada ☹️
theheatman
Or the UK it seems
funnyguyfyi
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bantern
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WineMixer01
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furriephillips
Only if you are US-based
ReallyBadComments
Just an FYI - using for privacy for free trials is technically against their T.O.S., so they may shut your account down if they catch on.
Verschlimmbesserung
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daisydisaster
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InAMellowTone
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Tomadzo
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skellington01
iOS?
Black5cienceMan
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Succcmyass
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OnlyHans
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PerpetualStateOfDeath
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repox
I'll do what the autodots didn't do and ask you to elaborate.
ReallyBadComments
Privacy.com - creates proxy debit cards with rules that you can specify. Max $/month, one time use (burner), total maximum amount, etc. ?
mattihase
They wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the decepticons.
ReallyBadComments
Just an FYI - using for privacy for free trials is technically against their T.O.S., so they may shut your account down if they catch on.
ButterfaceTaintClown
but then "Privacy" have your data. The app "Mask" is a good option. It creates ghost apps for when you need to use "Privacy"
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DamnBrainage
Better then the poor Wizards..
ZER0C000L
App inception
ThisDeservesMoreUpvotes
PoppaBigBear
But then "Mask" have your data. The app "Cover" is a good option. It creates ghost entries when you use "Mask" for when you use "Privacy"
hahathatisfunny
But then “Cover” have your data.
3wattbulb
That's no problem, just use Screen to create ghost entries yaya yada I've lost interest
ticktockbent
But then Screen have ur datum. User el appo del nombre "La Chupacabra". It created ghosty entria for not compromise.
DidItForScience
What do you use to hide your info from Mask?
AustinMoondawg
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Shunned4Puns
Jim Carrey
thatguyyoumetthattime
Trace buster buster buster
mineisanevillaugh
If it ain’t black, crunch don’t jack. Holy damn it’s been so long since I thought about The Big Hit. Fantastic.
Hyperion319
I am so glad you exist just to make that reference
Botticelliii
Holy shit! What a throw back +1 mah dude/dudette.
DidItForScience
I can tell you're legit cause your name is binary. https://youtu.be/Iw3G80bplTg
slightlysmallerpupper
Gift cards
myboylollipop
This is gold.
thetonestarr
Kumonryu42
"Good luck finding me. I'm behind seven proxies."
sillyhatman