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What is a CVV Number?
CVV stands for “Card Verification Value” is a security feature found on most credit and debit cards. The CVV is a three or four-digit security code printed on credit and debit cards. The code is used as an added security measure for card-not-present transactions – such as an online or telephone-based payment. For card-present transactions the CVV is not used.
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CVV stands for “Card Verification Value” is a security feature found on most credit and debit cards. The CVV is a three or four-digit security code printed on credit and debit cards. The code is used as an added security measure for card-not-present transactions – such as an online or telephone-based payment. For card-present transactions the CVV is not used.
The History of CVV Security Codes
CVVs, also commonly known as CVC, CSC, CVD, or CINs depending on the card company, was created and implemented in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The creation of CVV was in direct response to the rise of online shopping. With online shopping came an increase in online credit card fraud creating the need for increased security to protect cardholders. The original concept for the CVV was created in the UK by Michael Stone, an employee of Equifax.
Where is a Credit Card CVV located?
The card security codes for MasterCard®, Visa®, Discover®, and JCB® are usually found on the back of the card, to the right of the signature space and are a group of 3 numeric digits. The American Express® CVV is a group of 4 numeric digits printed on the front face of the card above and to the right of the card number.
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Why is CVV2 used instead of CVV1?
No, a CVV is different from a card PIN. PIN stands for “Personal Identification Number” and is the secret passcode the cardholder sets for their debit cards. During a “card-present” transaction, the PIN is required as a security measure to ensure the customer is the owner of the card. On the other hand, the CVV is a 3-4 digit security code printed on the back of the card and is used as added security in “card not present” transactions.
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