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For some credit card purchases in Canada, a postal code is required as a security measure. If using a credit card in the U.S., you may need to use a ZIP code instead. Many or all of the products on ...

Below, we look at what it is, why it is needed, and how to use credit card without ZIP code. A credit card is a piece of plastic that serves as a way to borrow money from whoever the issuer may be.