Credit Card Validator - Validate Credit Card Numbers Online Free
Validate credit card numbers using Luhn algorithm. Check card type, format, and validity. Support for Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, and more.
Security Notice
This tool only validates card number format and does not store or transmit any data. Never enter real credit card information on untrusted websites.
Test with Sample Cards
Credit Card Validator
Supported Card Types
How Credit Card Validation Works
Luhn Algorithm
The Luhn algorithm is a checksum formula used to validate credit card numbers:
- Starting from the right, double every second digit
- If doubling results in a two-digit number, subtract 9
- Sum all digits
- If the total is divisible by 10, the number is valid
Additional Checks
- • Length: Each card type has specific length requirements
- • Prefix: Card types are identified by their starting digits
- • Format: Cards follow specific numbering patterns
- • IIN Range: Issuer Identification Numbers are validated
Instant Validation
Real-time validation as you type using Luhn algorithm.
Multiple Card Types
Support for Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, and more.
Secure & Private
All validation happens locally in your browser.
Mobile Friendly
Works perfectly on desktop and mobile devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
This tool is for educational and testing purposes only. Never enter real credit card information on any website unless you're making a legitimate purchase. All validation happens locally in your browser and no data is transmitted.
The Luhn algorithm is a checksum formula used to validate various identification numbers, including credit card numbers. It was created by IBM researcher Hans Peter Luhn and helps detect simple errors in typing or transmission.
This tool only validates the mathematical format of card numbers, not whether the card is active or belongs to you. A mathematically valid number doesn't guarantee the card exists or is usable.
Yes! The sample card numbers provided are specifically designed for testing purposes and are safe to use in development environments. They pass validation but are not real, active cards.
Our validator supports major card types including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, and Diners Club. Each has specific length and format requirements that are checked during validation.