Modernz Texts #75 - Merchant ID's [Card verification and ID's] [Written By Cyber Quail] [9/15/94] <************************************************************************> {Disclaimer} As of the writing of this text file all information is current, and all codes/numbers are valid. These may change over time. The author assumes NO responsibility for the possible results of the use of any information in this file. The information is provided for informative reasons only, and is not meant to promote any illegal actives. <************************************************************************> It has happened to every serious carder, you get a card and attempt use it, only to find out it is already dead. This can be a major pain in the butt, especially if it compromises a good mail drop. Would it not be great if you could find out if a card is already dead, or has to low a limit, BEFORE you make the order? Now you can, listed below is the numbers, and merchant id's for all the major credit cards. Call up like you work at a store and request authorization for a sale (with the dollar amount set to the amount you wish to spend). If it is dead the operator will reply with "pick up card" or something similar. If the card has to low a limit, the operator will reply with "sale declined" or something similar. If you happen to get an "authorization code" then you know the card is good, and can be used. This way you will know if a card is good BEFORE you use it. Okay that is enough of the boring stuff, now for the numbers/ID's. AMERICAN EXPRESS Phone : (800) 944-2121 Merc. ID : "Exxon" Live operator DISCOVER CARD Phone: (800) 347-1111 Automated.. (1) Enter Merc Number (60110 16110 00009) followed by '#' (2) Enter card number , followed by '#' (3) Enter Exp date followed by '#' (4) Enter dollar amount followed by '#' MASTER CARD or VISA Phone (800) 321-4009 When op answers say: "This is an Exxon Retailer calling for authorization" Merc ID: 35376 ---- Modernz HQ - Matrix Keep BBS - 908-905-6691 In feedback, be sure to state that you heard about us from this text file.