What is CCV?

CCV stands for Credit Card Verification. It is a security measure to protect against unauthorized credit card transactions. For most cards, the CCV is a 3-digit number printed on the back of the card. It appears after and to the right of the card number. For American Express, the CCV is a 4-digit number printed on the front of the card. It appears above and to the right of the card number.

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