Generate Luhn-valid test card numbers for Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, JCB, Diners Club, and UnionPay. Export to CSV, JSON, SQL, or Playwright test format. Built for developers and QA engineers. No signup required.
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Generation Options
Configure options on the left and click Generate Cards to create Luhn-valid test card numbers.
What Is a Credit Card Number Generator?
A credit card number generator creates syntactically valid card numbers that pass the Luhn algorithm checksum used by payment processors. These numbers are not linked to any real bank account and cannot be charged. They exist solely to help developers and QA engineers test payment form validation, checkout flows, and payment gateway sandbox integrations without using real financial data.
The WritoryBuzz Credit Card Generator supports all major card networks, generates complete test datasets with expiry dates and CVV codes, exports to developer-ready formats including Playwright test code, and shows BIN metadata for every generated number. These are features that most competing tools do not offer.
What Is the Luhn Algorithm?
The Luhn algorithm (also called modulus 10 or mod-10) is a checksum formula invented by IBM scientist Hans Peter Luhn in 1954. It is used to validate identification numbers including credit card numbers, IMEI numbers, and National Provider Identifiers. Every valid credit card number must satisfy this check.
The algorithm works by doubling every second digit from the right, subtracting 9 from any result above 9, summing all digits, and checking whether the total is divisible by 10. A card number that fails the Luhn check is rejected instantly by payment forms before any network request is made. All numbers generated by this tool pass the Luhn algorithm.
Card Network BIN Prefixes and Number Lengths
| Network | BIN Prefix(es) | Number Length | CVV Length | Common Test BIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | 4 | 16 digits | 3 digits | 4111 1111 1111 1111 |
| Mastercard | 51 to 55, 2221 to 2720 | 16 digits | 3 digits | 5500 0000 0000 0004 |
| American Express | 34, 37 | 15 digits | 4 digits (CID) | 3782 822463 10005 |
| Discover | 6011, 622126 to 622925, 644 to 649, 65 | 16 digits | 3 digits | 6011 1111 1111 1117 |
| JCB | 3528 to 3589 | 16 digits | 3 digits | 3530 1113 3330 0000 |
| Diners Club | 300 to 305, 36, 38 | 14 digits | 3 digits | 3056 9309 0259 04 |
| UnionPay | 62 | 16 to 19 digits | 3 digits | 6250 9470 0000 0014 |
How to Use Test Cards With Major Payment Gateways
Stripe
Switch to Stripe test mode using your sk_test_ API keys. Any Luhn-valid card number with a future expiry date and any 3-digit CVV will pass format validation. Stripe provides specific test numbers to trigger declined payments, 3D Secure flows, and insufficient funds responses. Use this generator for bulk test data in automated test suites.
PayPal Sandbox
Create sandbox buyer accounts in the PayPal Developer Dashboard. Generated Visa or Mastercard numbers with future expiry dates can be used as the card on file for sandbox buyer accounts. CVV validation is not enforced in sandbox mode for most configurations.
Braintree Sandbox
Braintree sandbox accepts any Luhn-valid card number with a future expiry. Use the generated numbers in the Drop-in UI or direct API calls during integration testing. Braintree provides specific test nonces for triggering specific transaction outcomes.
Razorpay Test Mode
Razorpay's test mode accepts standard test card numbers. Use generated Visa or Mastercard numbers with expiry month 12 and any future year, and CVV 100 for most test scenarios.
Security note: Generated test card numbers must never be used in production environments. Always verify that your integration is in sandbox or test mode before submitting any card number. Payment gateways log all transaction attempts, and submitting test numbers against live endpoints may flag your merchant account for review.
Playwright Export: Why It Matters for QA Teams
The Playwright export format generates ready-to-use test code that QA engineers can drop directly into automated test suites. Instead of hardcoding a single test card number, teams can generate 10 or 20 varied Luhn-valid numbers and parameterize their payment flow tests. This catches edge cases where payment processors behave differently based on BIN prefix or card length that a single hardcoded number would miss.
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