What is the Card Verification Value (CVV) and how do I find it?
The Card Verification Value (CVV) is a security feature for validating the possession of the card. This feature is a three or four-digit code that provides a cryptographic check of the information embossed on the card; it is an added measure to prevent fraudulent transactions. The CVV code is not part of the card number itself; therefore, you need to provide this information in the payment details page. For Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards, the CVV is the 3-digit number printed in the signature block on the rear of the credit/debit cards. For American Express cards, the CVV is a four-digit number that can be found on the front of the card.
Related Questions
- Current credit card regulations do not allow us to store the Card Verification Value (CVV) codes with the credit card information in our database. For more information, see Why can I capture the CVV code for credit cards for Point of Sale transactions?
- Why is the Card Verification Value Code (CVV) needed?
- What is a Card Verification Value (CVV)?
