What is CVV2 or CVC2 or CID number

CVV stands for Creditcard Validation (or Verification) Value. Visa, MasterCard and American Express all have a version of the CVV to reduce the risk in Card-Not-Present transactions (like Internet, telephone or mail-order). The CVV code adds assurance that the consumer placing the order has access or physical possession of the credit card itself in order to use the CVV code.

The CVV is a 3 or 4 digit code embossed or imprinted on the reverse side of Visa and MasterCard and on the front of American Express cards. Visa, MasterCard and American Express have been using the CVV since the late 1990s. The CVV is an important layer of security to help reduce the risks in Internet, telephone or mail-order purchases

Where do you find the CVV?



Visa (three-digit CVV2 - Card Verification Value) The CVV2 is the last 3 digits after the credit card number on the back of the card in the signature area.




MasterCard (three-digit CVC2 - Card Validation Code) The CVC2 is the last 3 digits after the credit card number on the back of the card in the signature area.




American Express (four-digit CID - Card Identification) The AmEx CID is printed on the front of the card, above and to the right of the embossed card number