Q1: How does the credit card verification work?

Answer

The CCVer script uses the Luhn Algorithm (also known as the "modulus 10" algorithm) to validate credit card numbers:

  1. Starting from the rightmost digit, double every second digit
  2. If the doubled digit is greater than 9, subtract 9
  3. Sum all the digits
  4. If the total is divisible by 10, the number is valid
Important: This only validates the number format. It does NOT verify that the card exists, has funds, or is authorized for use. Actual payment processing requires integration with a payment gateway.

The script also identifies the card type based on the prefix:

  • Visa: Starts with 4
  • MasterCard: Starts with 51-55
  • American Express: Starts with 34 or 37
  • Discover: Starts with 6011
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