Whats the number on the back of the credit card mean?

Question

I want to know what ccv, or cvn stands for?

Answer 1

the three digit number is a security code used to verify your card when you call the credit card company, or when you make purchases from certain online sites. It proves you actually have the card with you, and your not using some random credit card number.

Answer 2

GThr 800 # is for the CCARD company. The 3 or 4 digit # on the back is the CVN # which is used to complete a transaction.. It's a verification #.

Answer 3

The Account Number?

Answer 4

It's a special check-digit (usually three numbers) that many online vendors ask for to make sure that the person placing the order actually has a credit card in hand, and is not just some thief who has managed to get his/her hands one or more illicitly-acquired credit card numbers.

Answer 5

if u mean the extra 3 or 4 numbers after ur card number, thats is for security purposes, say if u purchase somethin online and sometimes they ask that number to complete the transaction, its like a verification that its the cardholder who is buying

Answer 6

It is a security code so if someone finds your card number, they can not charge anything without it. It is never recorded on any slips.

Answer 7

it is a secruity number. alot of places online wont let you buy something unless you have the last 3 numbers off the back of the card

Answer 8

if you are referring to the 3-digit number -- it's for security -- does not show as one of the embossed numbers on front.

Answer 9

It's a security code.

Answer 10

its a security number why?