Is Halocard anonymous?
No, Halocard is not anonymous, but it is privacy-focused. To issue cards and comply with financial regulations, Halocard performs identity verification, which is required by our card issuer, banking partners, and card network (Visa). This applies to all legitimate card programs, as banks and card networks are legally required to verify cardholders to prevent fraud, money laundering, and other financial crime. With Halocard, your identity is verified, but your spending remains private. YFew readersWhat will my bank statement show when I use Halocard?
When you fund your Halocard account using a credit/debit card, Apple/Google Pay, or bank transfer, your bank statement will show a single transaction labeled “HALOCARD” for the amount you loaded. Individual purchases made with Halocard, including the merchant name, amount, and transaction status, are not visible to your bank and do not appear on your primary bank or card statements. These details are shown in your Halocard account only. Your bank sees the transfer of funds to HalocardFew readersWhat happens to my personal data after verification?
Once verification is complete, Halocard removes the personal information used for identity verification from its platform; that information is processed and retained by our regulated verification and banking partners for account security, fraud prevention, and legal compliance. These partners include our identity verification provider, card-issuing bank, payment processor, and fraud-prevention services, each of which handles data under their own privacy policies and cardholder agreements, wFew readersCan merchants tell the card is virtual?
No, merchants cannot directly see whether a card is virtual or physical. When you make a payment, merchants see standard card information such as the card network (Visa or Mastercard), issuer country, and card type (for example, debit or prepaid). They do not receive information indicating whether the card is virtual or physical, or that it was issued by Halocard specifically. That said, some merchants apply their own rules based on card type or risk signals (such as prepaid cards, issuerFew readers
