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What is the Card Verification Number?The Card Verification Number is an important safety feature designed to protect your credit card account. It is a 3 or 4-digit number that provides a cryptographic check of the information embossed on the card that helps us validate that it is you, the legitimate cardholder in possession of the actual card, who is making this online purchase. |
Where can I find the Card Verification Number?VISA, MASTERCARD, & DISCOVER: The Card Verification Number is located on the back of your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Credit or Debit Cards. Look for a series of numbers printed in the signature strip (the box where you sign your card) on the back of your card. You will most likely find that there are more than three digits on the back of your card. You may see either your entire credit card number, or just the last four digits of your card number preceded by several dots. To the right of the last four digits of your card number is a group of three digits. These three digits are your Card Verification Number. Use the image below and to the right as a reference to help you find your code.
AMERICAN EXPRESS: The Card Verification Number is a four digit number located on the front of your American Express Credit Card. Use the image below and to the left as a reference to help you find your code.
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How does the Card Verification Number Protect me?The Card Verification Number is not encoded into the magnetic strip on your card, so the it is not picked up by card readers. The Code is not part of your credit card account number, so it does not show up on any sales receipt or billing statement. Therefore, you must have the card in your possession to see and use the code. Since we validate the code with your bank, only you can use your card at our site. This security measure combined with our billing address verification ensures that your card data is protected from unauthorized use at all times. We also use the highest 128 bit Secure Socket encryption system to guarantee that any information you submit is guaranteed to be safe and secure. |
