why if i pay with apple there is different card number
according my knowings it’s maden for safety, but I’m not sure. Hope there is everything is fine
iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 17
The retailer is not given your actual card number. That is for your protection and prevents that data from being exposed to their employees or compromised in a data breach. They get a tokenized code provided from your bank that allows the transaction to be processed securely.
A little more information about these numbers and what you may need to provide a retailer in case of a return can be found here:
Get a refund for purchases made with credit or debit cards using Apple Pay - Apple Support