Privacy

Set Up a Virtual Card with Privacy

After you have linked your bank account to Privacy through a service called Plaid, you can set up cards. I had previously set up Plaid for another service, so it took no time at all. But it may be a little annoying if it's new to you.

Go to Privacy - Home

You can create a new card for all your services to limit the amounts charged or only pay once.

Click on New Card

You can make a generic card or search for a brand.

Name and Limit Your New Card

I have to keep an eye on the subscription fee for the New York Times because I'm always on a promotional price, and when the promotion ends after a year or so, it increases a lot. So I searched for NYT and found the logo to label my card.

Sample: Limits for the New York Times

You can choose the logo or add your own picture or keep it blank.

Click on Save

You can also rename the cards... I like calling it New York Times, not NYT.

Click to Limit the Transactions

Choose Your Limits

Click on Set $20 Spend Limit

Click on Create Card

Click on Close

Click on OK

I closed this one out right away since it was a sample. Closing is as simple as pushing a button. Then BAM... the company no longer has your credit card and can't charge you again.