{"id":131531,"date":"2018-09-04T10:48:21","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T09:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=131531"},"modified":"2024-03-13T11:19:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T11:19:40","slug":"credit-card-ccv-cvc-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/credit-card-ccv-cvc-number","title":{"rendered":"What is a credit card CVV \/ CVC Number?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/creditcardcvv.png\" alt=\"What is a credit card CVV \/ CVC number\" width=\"600\" height=\"290\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-131548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/creditcardcvv.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/creditcardcvv.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/creditcardcvv.png?fit=600 600w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/creditcardcvv.png?fit=900 900w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/creditcardcvv.png?fit=1200 1200w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/09\/creditcardcvv.png?fit=1800 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p><h3 id=\"learn\">What is a CVV or CVC number?<\/h3><p>If you\u2019re using your credit card to make a purchase online or over the phone, you\u2019ll usually be asked to provide the name on your card, the account number, expiry date and something called your CVV, CVC or security number or code.<\/p><p>Your CVV number (card verification value) or CVC (card verification code) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\">on your credit card<\/a> or debit card is a three- or four-digit number printed on your card. If you have a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card, it\u2019ll be a three-digit number on the back of your card. If you\u2019re using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/american-express\">an American Express card<\/a>, the CVV will be a four-digit number on the front of your card.<\/p><p>The CVV is an anti-fraud measure that\u2019s used when you make a purchase that doesn\u2019t require you to enter a PIN or sign a receipt. This is why you\u2019re often asked to enter your CVV number if you\u2019re shopping online or making a purchase over the phone, as it lets the merchant or payee verify that you have the physical card and are indeed the cardholder.<\/p><p>As the CVV or CVC number is printed only on your card, it\u2019s important that you keep your card safe and secure. If your card is lost or stolen, anyone could use the card to make purchases online or over the phone without your permission. If this does happen, contact your card issuer immediately to cancel the card and keep an eye on your statement to report any fraudulent transactions. The CVV or CVC number is called a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) \u2013 commonly used technology which is a digitally provided certification process.<\/p><h4>Is a CVV or CVC number called anything else?<\/h4><p>The credit card CVC and credit card CVV numbers are sometimes called different things depending on the credit card network or credit card company that issued it. For example, Mastercard calls the code CVC2, American Express refers to it as CID, and Visa has dubbed it CVV2, while other providers may refer to a CSC (card security code).<\/p><p>Despite these different names, the codes all serve the same function and are used as a standardised security measure. In the case of contactless cards there is generally a chip involved which supplies its own electronically generated series of codes. They are called \u201cDynamic CVV\u201d or iCVV.<\/p><h4>Are CVV or CVC numbers the same as my PIN?<\/h4><p>No, your CVV or CVC number is different from the PIN code you use to make cash machine withdrawals or in-store debit or credit card transactions. Your CVC or CVV number is used for verifying online or over the phone payments when you can\u2019t use your PIN or signature.<\/p><p>While the CVV or CVC number is in place to protect your credit card from fraudulent transactions, it could still be used fraudulently if you don\u2019t use a secure site. If you spot a transaction you don\u2019t recognise on your statement, contact your bank immediately to report the issue and protect your finances.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. Unless we've said otherwise, products are in no particular order. 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