Credit card verification number on the card
The credit card verification number or Card Validation Code (CVC) can be found usually on the back of your card:
- In the case of Mastercard and Visa, the number consists of three digits and is located behind the field for the signature. In the Screenshot, you can see the location on a map in the Visa Format highlighted in red.
- In some cases, the last four digits of your card number are in front of the number printed.
- If you use a credit card from American Express, the verification code four digits in length. You can find the number on the back of your card.
- In case of doubt, select the number sequence that your credit card number belongs. The credit card number you can read on the front of the card.
Visa credit card with security code
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