What is security code in Visa credit card?
Andrew Campbell
Updated on January 30, 2026
Table 8.1. Security Code Locations
| Credit Card | Security Code Location |
|---|---|
| Visa, Mastercard and Discover | The entire 16-digit credit card number, or just the last four digits, followed by a special 3-digit code is printed on the back of your card in the signature box. This 3-digit code is your Security Code. |
What is my Visa CVV?
CVD or CVV is an anti-fraud security feature to help verify that you are in possession of your credit card. For Visa/Mastercard, the three-digit CVV number is printed on the signature panel on the back of the card immediately after the card’s account number.
What is my 3-digit security code?
The CVV2 (Card Verification Value 2) is a 3-digit security code that is printed on the back of your card, at the end of the signature panel. CVV2 is generally used for transactions when the card is not physically presented, such as in online purchases.
What is the security code for a Visa card?
Visa Security Code The Visa security code, or Card Verification Value (CVV2), is comprised of three digits. This number is not embossed, as the actually card number is. MasterCard, Diners Club, JCB and Discover cards also have a three-digit card security code.
How big is the security code on a credit card?
A credit card security code is a three or four-digit number on your credit card that is separate from your actual credit card number.
What does a CVV security code do for a credit card?
Your credit card’s CVV security code is unique to the card. Its sole purpose is to add an extra layer of security to your card account. Security code numbers are designed to be a fraud prevention measure that businesses can use to verify purchases when a physical card is not present.
Where is the security code on a contactless card?
Contactless cards and chip cards may supply their own electronically generated codes, such as iCVV or a dynamic CVV. The card security code is typically the last three or four digits printed, not embossed like the card number, on the signature strip on the back of the card.
