Card Identification Numbers
| Visa, MasterCard, Discover | |
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The card identification number is a non-embossed, 3-digit number on the back of the card. It appears in the signature area, to the right of the card number. |
| American Express | |
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On American Express cards, the card identification number is a non-embossed, 4-digit number on the front of the card. |