CID & CVV Credit Card Codes:
This is a 3- or 4-digit number printed (not embossed) on the card. It represents an additional fraud-prevention security measure, since this information is not included on your billing statement or any other written material - it's only printed on the card itself. VISA calls it CVV2, MasterCard calls it CVC2, American Express calls it Card-ID Number, and Discover calls it CardMember-ID. Most credit cards created in America in last 5 years have this number, although not all banks or issuers utilize the feature. Cards created in Europe and Asia are now beginning to include this measure.

CVV2 Code Location on Visa, MasterCard & Discover Cards:
The CVV three-digit value is printed on the signature panel on the back of Visa, MasterCard & Discover cards immediately following the credit card account number.

CID Location on American Express cards:

The Card Identification # is the 4 digit, non-embossed number printed above your account number on the face of your card. This number is recorded as an additional security precaution.

AMEX Private Payment User? Please use the CID from your originally issued plastic American Express Card.