A 3-digit number in reverse italics
on the back of your credit card
A 4-digit number on the front, just
above your credit card number
CVV is an anti-fraud security feature to help verify that you are in possession of your credit card. This ensures that nobody can illegally use your credit card number without actually having the card in their possession. This is for your protection.
For Visa/Mastercard/Discover, the three-digit CVV number is printed on the signature panel on the back of the card immediately after the card's account number
For American Express, the four-digit CVV number is printed on the front of the card above the card accountnumber.
| Visa/Mastercard/Discover | American Express |
A 3-digit number in reverse italics on the back of your credit card |
A 4-digit number on the front, just above your credit card number |