Credit Card Identification Numbers

The card identification number is an important security feature that helps validate that customer placing the order actually has the card in his/her possession, and that the account is legitimate.


Visa & Mastercard
VISA

The card identification number is a 3-digit, non-embossed number printed on the signature panel on the back of the card immediately following the card account number.

Discover Card
Discover Card
The card identification number is the 3-digit, non-embossed number printed on the signature panel on the back of the card immediately following the card account number.
American Express
American Express
On American Express cards, the card identification number is a 4 digit, non-embossed number printed just above and to the right of your account number on the front of the card.
Optima
On American Express Optima cards, the card identification number is a 4 digit, non-embossed number printed just above your account number on the left side of the front of the card.