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CVV Numbers on your Credit Card Definition of

When you order Online/Net you are asked for your CVV/CVV2 number This is on the reverse side of your card.

Why you may ask? I have given you the tremendously long number and the name on the card.

There is a very valid reason for the request and furthermore it is in your interest that they ask for these numbers

Where are they ? :- Turn the card over and where you normally sign your name you will see usually seven digits in a group of four and three. It is the latter three which are the ones required. ( Called the CVV or CVV2 numbers)

When placing the order it is assumed that you have the Credit Card in your hand to give the details, consequently it is a simple procedure to turn it over and read the last three numbers.

OK you say but how does that benefit me?

Simple someone may have acquired your Credit Card number for example from a discarded slip.

But only you who hold the Card know the numbers on the reverse, because they are never entered onto a Credit Card slip.

So that is a further security step to protect you And with this the seller is more confident that you are the legitimate owner 