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Card Verification Value (CVV) codes, also known as credit card security codes, are typically located on the back of the card. This three- or four-digit number is designed to prevent fraudulent transactions. Depending on the network your card is affiliated with, you can find the security code in a different spot on the card. The three major credit card companies (Discover, Mastercard, and Visa) all put their security codes on the back of their cards, while American Express puts theirs on the front. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The terms “security code” and “codes” refer to the password, PIN, TPIN, encoded electronic strip, chip, or digital certificate used to access and use the designated account and complete the card transaction. Separate from the actual credit card number is a 3- or 4-digit code known as the card security code (CSC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your card’s CVV code is the single most important piece of information on the card. It is surprising to learn that some information, such as one’s financial situation, should be kept hidden from loved ones, but it is true. While it is not necessary to keep your full name, issue date, expiration date, and card number secret, you should keep your security code to yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When making purchases online or over the phone, having a credit card security code handy can help prevent fraudulent charges. In the case of online shopping, the merchant may request the code during the payment process. Alternatively, the code may be required during the phone purchase process. Aside from “Card Security Code,” “Card Verification Code,” and “Card Identification Number,” you might hear this number referred to by one of its other common names. <\/p>\n\n\n\n