If you ever use your credit card to make an online purchase, use your card to make payments over the phone, or otherwise have to provide your card number for a transaction without tapping or swiping the physical card, you’ve probably encountered the term “CVV.” If you’ve wondered what the meaning of CVV is, how to find the CVV, or why you have to provide it, you’re not alone.
We’ve gathered some of the top questions about the CVV code on credit cards to help shed some light on the subject.
What is a CVV Number on a Credit Card?
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