Card Verification Value (CVV)

Friends and family are supposed to be the last places you should keep secrets. Your debit card, on the other hand, is exempt from this rule. Even if it's difficult, it's important to keep your credit card information private. The cardholder's entire name, card number, date of issuance, and expiration date are all prominently shown on a debit or credit card. The first degree of security should not be disclosed with anybody, and these information are no exception. The CVV, on the other hand, is the most critical number on your card.

To prevent unauthorised use of your card, the CVV code must be kept private. Even if you're shopping online and keeping your debit card in your wallet, the CVV may still be required. Have you ever puzzled with the CVV code on the back of your credit card? Read on to learn more about CVV.

What is a Card Verification Value ?

CVV is the abbreviation for Card Verification Value. Online transactions need the use of your credit card number, which you should never give out to anybody. Banks and other financial organisations produce the CVV number based on the following information:

• Card Number

• Expiry Date

• Issuer's Unique Code

• Service Code

How can I find the CVV number on a debit card?

It's easy to find the CVV code. On the back of your debit card, you'll see a three-digit number. A four-digit number may be printed on the front of some types of debit cards.

CVV Components

The CVV number is comprised of two components.

• The initial part is encased in a striped magnetic strip. It provides critical, one-of-a-kind information about your debit card. When the card is swiped through a magnetic reader machine, this information is retrieved.

• The second section contains digits that must be submitted during an online or telephone transaction. This security number is only one of the several benefits of using a debit card.

Purpose of CVV?

CVV is the equivalent of a security guard at a business to a debit card. It helps protect your debit card from being stolen, fraudulently used, or otherwise used without your permission. It is only possible for the cardholder to use a card if the CVV has been entered correctly. Anyone who obtains the debit card number can't use it unless they also have the CVV.

Is my card's PIN the same as my CVV?

The CVV is not the same as your card's Personal Identification Number (PIN). To use the card in person or at an ATM, you must enter a PIN. When making a payment online or over the phone, you'll need to enter your CVV instead.

Suppose I use my credit card?

As a result, unlike other card details, the CVV cannot be kept while swiping or punching online. Fortunately, Even while the CVV is a safety feature, it does not remove the need for caution when using a debit card, such as never disclosing the CVV to anyone else.