Glossary · Tracking and tech
Virtual card— what it means in affiliate marketing
A card that exists only digitally, issued instantly and often one per campaign or account.
Used to isolate ad spend and to replace a declined card in minutes. Platforms increasingly reject the better-known issuing BINs, which is why teams keep several providers.
Related terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BIN | The first six to eight digits of a card number, identifying the issuing bank, country and card type. |
| Billing | The side of the business that invoices and takes money: charging the card, retrying failures, handling refunds. |
Entry updated 29 July 2026. All 276 terms in one page.
