Where the hell is my card number on my debit card?

its the long one across the front in the middle

if its VISA or Mastercard it has 16 digits in groups of four

xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx

if its AMEX its 15 digits and if its maestro or solo its between 16 and 19 digits

*****************************E D I T ************************

If it has 18 then its a Maestro(675xx)/Solo(6767x) card, you will need to provide with it your expiry date and your issue number, and sometimes your CVN (Card Verification Number) which as people below have said is the last 3 digits on the signature strip. Where are you trying to use it?

They won't (shouldn't) ask for your PIN number. Using a debit card can be tricky. The hotel will place a "hold" on a certain amount of funds (usually around $250) to cover the room rent, and any damage done to the room. This is normal, and if you operate close on your budget it could cause other debits to bounce. At check out you can either leave the charges on the debit card, or pay in cash. Once you check out the hold is canceled.

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Out of curiosity, what hotel is it. I'm amazed they don't have a website. I do realize that many historic hotels don't make reservations over the internet. Like the others said, NEVER give your pin. And unless you know the hotel by experience or reputation, please check with BBB before booking. You also need to know if the hotel will put a "hold" on your account for a specific amount until you have checked out. That happens a great deal. They might estimate you will spend $500 at their hotel, and will place "a hold" on your checking account for $500 if you use your debit card. That means that $500 will not be available to you until a couple days after you leave the hotel when they have your account settled. Because of that, it's usually best to use a credit card instead of a debit card for hotel reservations.

The 'card number' actually refers to which issue of card you have - however, not all cards have this on display.

My bank has over the years sent me out 3 debit cards, so my card number should be 3 *but* it doesn't say this anywhere on the card.

When making an on-line payment you don't have to enter this number if you don't have it, but you'll need to enter your cards start and expiry date for the payment to go through.

If you are still none the wiser, ring your bank direct and ask them.

Is it an Electron Card, for some reason a lot of Internet operators won't accept them for payments, otherwise its the four groups of four numbers typed in with no spaces and the security number which is the the last three numbers of the group of numbers on the back of the card.

Card number is the long number accross the front

The security number is the last 3 digits on the signature strip on the rear of the card

are you with hsbc/ first direct?

on there cards there is a card number right at the bottom (that has card number written under it!) but thats just a id code for the bank.

the number you need is the number accross the front, the long one in the centre of the card.

good luck

It's the big 16 digit number on the front. If it doesn't work, your card is invalid and you need to check with your bank.

Are you with HSBC by any chance? Our cards are a bit weird. The one labelled "Card Number" is not actually your card number. Its the long number across the middle of the card :)

the easiest way to fix the problem is to call the 8oo or 1-866 number on the back of the card and get them to fix you up,i worked in credit card activation for eight diff companies....its the best way to get something fixed...... try this they will help you find it and do any account changes or anything....hope this helps...