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Originally Posted by Barefootsies
It has nothing to do with the actual processing of your credit card. It has to do with fraud prevention and P.O.S. verification. Or the elimination of your dispute/charge back claims.
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He's right.. This isn't for any other reason but to protect the seller from fraud and charge backs. If you can provide the physical card along with ID and even a credit card authorization form then the seller is now protected. It is too easy to steal someone's CC number and sign up and pay for anything on the web. If you were slick enough to steal his whole wallet then you're better than most but chances are that isn't the case. Take the suggestion from most and block out all numbers except your last 4 and provide it to the merchant/seller.