Credit card verification code
The Verification Code is imprinted on credit cards to
help merchants verify transactions when the actual card
is not present, such as Internet purchases or donations.
The merchant uses this number as part of the
authorization process with the card issuer.
Please use the images below to locate the verification
code for your card type.
Visa, Master Card,
and
Discover:
The verification code for Visa, Master Card, and
Discover is a 3-digit number printed on the back of
your card. It appears after the account number or
last 4-digits of your account number, in the
signature panel.
American Express:
The American Express verification code is a 4-digit
number printed on the front of your card. It appears
above and to the right of the embossed account
number.