When entering a credit card for use for purchases, which piece of information is typically not entered?

• A. Cardholder Name
• B. Billing Address
• C. Expiration Date
• D. Credit Card Number

Answer: (D)

When you add a card for purchases, the sensitive card data is handled by the payment processor through secure tokenization, so the actual card number isn’t entered or stored in your system. The software uses the token or reference generated by the processor to charge the card, which reduces PCI scope and risk. What you typically provide are details that help identify and verify the card on file: the cardholder’s name, the billing address, and the expiration date. These elements support verification (like AVS checks) and ensure the card is linked to the correct account. The card number itself is managed by the processor and not manually entered in the normal setup flow.