| What is CVV2? CVV2 is an authentication mechanism created by credit card companies to help reduce fraud with online transactions. It requires the card holder to have the card physically in hand in order to enter three or four digits found printed on the card itself. Where do I find the numbers? |
On American Express cards, the number is located on the front of the card, just above the card number, usually on the right:
My card doesn't have CVV2. What do I do?
We require the CVV2 for your security. Credit card fraud is on the rise on the Internet. Requiring CVV2 codes is just one more action we take to ensure that our customers' security is protected.