Yes, the Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi offers temporary credit card numbers that you can use for in-store purchases while you wait for your physical card to arrive. If you apply in a Costco store and get approved, you can request a temporary card from customer service right away.
Your permanent card should arrive within after you’re approved. You can call Citibank customer service at to request more information about the status of your card.
Using Click to Pay After Your Card Arrives
Once you get your Costco Credit Card in the mail, you can use Click to Pay to generate a temporary credit card number. Simply visit the Click to Pay website for the Visa network, set up your account, and add your card number.
When you’re shopping online or on an app, you can use Click to Pay anywhere you see a Click to Pay symbol. Click the symbol and enter the verification code sent to your phone or email, and then a one-time-use virtual card number will be created to replace your real card number during the transaction.
You can learn more by reading WalletHub’s guide on virtual credit card numbers.
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