Credit Card Verification (CCV)

Credit Card Verification is an anti-fraud security feature that is used to verify that you are in possession of your credit card.  This verification code is found in different places depending on the type of credit card.  This new additional number (fraud protection) checking system has been created so that if someone does have possession of your credit card number they also need to have possession of your card in order to know the verification number.

VISA The Verification Code is a three-digit number on the back of your Visa credit card. The full credit card number is reprinted in the signature box and at the end of the number is the Verification Code.	MasterCard The Verification Code is a three-digit number on the back of your MasterCard. The full credit card number is reprinted in the signature box and at the end of the number is the Verification Code.
Discover The Verification Code is a three-digit number on the back of your Discover card. The full credit card number is reprinted in the signature box and at the end of the number is the Verification Code.	American Express The Verification Code is a four-digit number on the front of the card above the credit card number on either the right or the left side of your American Express credit card.