About Credit Card Security Codes


In an effort to reduce fraud, all credit cards now have a security code (Card Verification Value) printed directly on them. To find your security code:

 

Visa, MasterCard & Discover
It is the last three digits that appear after your 16-digit credit card number in the signature panel on the back of your card. In this example it is 895.
American Express
It is the four digit number that appears on the right side above your imprinted 15-digit credit card number on the front of your card. In this example it is 9343.