The card security code (CSC) is a 3 or 4 digit number
that is not part of the credit
card number.
The number appears only on the card itself (not on receipts or statements),
so it
provides some assurance that the physical card is in your possession.
This helps
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Visa, MasterCard
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The CSC is the last 3 digits of the account number panel. |
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American Express®
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The CSC is a 4-digit number printed above and to the right of the account number. |
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The CSC is a 4-digit number printed above and to the left of the account number. |