This number is printed on your credit cards in the signature area of the back of the card. (it is the last 3 digits AFTER the credit card number in the signature area of the card).
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CVV2 is a new authentication scheme established by credit card companies to further their efforts towards reducing fraud for internet transactions.
It consists of requiring a card holder to enter the CVV2 number in at transaction time to verify that the card is on hand. The Credit Card Validation Code is a 3 or 4 digit security code printed on the back of the card. We use this code, as well as your address and zip code information to make decisions on whether or not to accept charges. This both increases our commitment to protect consumers from fraud as well as reduces our exposure to fraud. |
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Visa and MasterCard This number is printed on your credit cards in the signature area of the back of the card. (it is the last 3 digits AFTER the credit card number in the signature area of the card). |
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American Express These cards show the CVV2 printed above and to the right of the imprinted card number on the front of the card. If your European or Asian credit card does not have a CVV2 number, you may enter 000 as your CVV2 number. |