Debit Cards: see below
Location on VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER credit
cards
The three-digit (CVV2) number is printed on the signature
panel on the back of Visa, Mastercard & Discover cards.
The verification number is the last 3 digits on the right
side of the panel.
Location on AMERICAN EXPRESS credit cards:
The 4 digit, non-embossed number is printed above your account
number on the front of your card.
It may appear to the left or right side of the card, but, is always above the account
number.
If you are using a DEBIT card or your card has no verification code, enter 0000 in the CV2 field.
The issuing bank contact number & the CVV2/CID authentication
codes, are normally submitted when 'swiping' the magnetic stripe on your credit
card. Since we do not have that card present during internet transactions, the
banks request that we obtain the data manually, t
hus allowing
for automated verification of the credit card. Since the bank's introduction of
these codes in 2000, this fraud prevention tool is rapidly being accepted as
proof the card is in your possession at the time of purchase.Thanks for your
assistance in preventing credit card fraud.