| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Card Verification Value (CVV2) |
A card verification value or CVV2 is a three or four-digit security code found on credit cards that is separate from the card number itself. It may also be referred to as a card security code or CSC. This number can be used in online payments to verify that the card number wasn't obtained from a compromised database of customer information, since merchants are prohibited from storing CVV2 numbers. Read more >>> |
