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Yes you need your Social Security Number Private information and your Social Security number too? You want to apply for a credit card but the application wants your Social Security Number or SSN? It is becoming more standard that your Social Security Number is required for security measures now and later in credit, loan and banking matters. To improve your credit and identity secuirty credit card companys and providers are constantly seeking the best means to guard against fraud. The first step is to prevent someone else from getting a new credit card in your name. In order to protect themselves (and us) from credit card fraud and fraudelent purchases credit card providers match personal information of multiple sources (when done properly) to make sure you are you. That also includes safe guarding you in the application process and credit card activation process. Is it safe to apply online? Yes, if your using the recommended browser version usually including Internet Explorer and AOL browsers, you will see the secure icon the padlock symbol or on some browser the key symbol. Keep your browser up to date and the bugs out and your system will be fine. |