The CCV (Credit Card Validation) number is a 3 digit code printed on the BACK of your card in the signature panel. If there are more than 3 digits, the CCV is always the LAST 3, as shown below. This number provides an additional check on the validity of the card.



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For Visa, MasterCard, and Discover this number is the last 3 digits printer on the reverse of the card:
For American Express the number is a four digit number of the front of the card: