The long string of numbers, the magnetic stripe, the signature strip and the hologram all play roles in making credit transactions work. Get to know the standard parts of a credit card by moving your mouse around the image below. Click the arrows to flip the card and e-mail us with any anatomically correct factoids we could add. You may need to scroll down to see explanations.
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