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CVC2

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CVC2Card Validation Code (credit card fraud prevention mechanism)
CVC2Combat Vehicle Command and Control


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Now, more and more sites are requiring that you provide the CVC2 code, which is a series of three digits located on the back of the credit card.
Card Validation Code 2 (CVC2) - CVC2 consists of a three-digit value uniquely derived for each account and indent printed, not embossed, on the tamper evident signature panel of all MasterCard cards.
CVC1 provides the best protection against counterfeit fraud activity and CVC2 gives banks a way to verify that a cardholder has the card in hand when requesting an address change, new card order, or a new PIN.
 
 
 
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