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# Card

> Credit/debit card payment method details

The `Card` object contains the credit or debit card information needed to process a payment.

## Properties

| Field         | Type     | Required | Description                                     |
| :------------ | :------- | :------: | :---------------------------------------------- |
| `number`      | `string` |     ✅    | Card number (PAN), digits only                  |
| `holderName`  | `string` |     ✅    | Name printed on the card                        |
| `cvv`         | `string` |     ❌    | Card verification value (3-4 digits)            |
| `expiryMonth` | `string` |     ✅    | Expiration month (01-12)                        |
| `expiryYear`  | `string` |     ✅    | Expiration year (4 digits)                      |
| `brand`       | `string` |     ❌    | Card brand (e.g., "VISA", "MASTERCARD", "AMEX") |

## Security Notes

<Warning>
  **Never store card details** - Always use tokenization for recurring payments. Card data should only be used for immediate processing.
</Warning>

* Card numbers should be transmitted securely over HTTPS
* CVV should never be stored after processing
* Consider using our tokenization features for recurring payments