CVV2 FAQ

1. What is CVV2?
   CVV2 is an authentication mechanism created by card companies to help reduce fraud with online transactions. It requires the card holder to have the card physically in hand in order to enter three or four digits found printed on the card itself.
   
   
2. Where do I find the numbers?
   On Visa, MasterCard and Discover credit cards, the number is located on the back of the card in the signature area:

   

   On American Express cards, the number is located on the front of the card, just above the card number, usually on the right:

   

   Diner's Club and some older credit cards may not have the CVV2 codes.
   
   
3. My card doesn't have CVV2. What do I do?
   If your card does not have CVV2 numbers, leave this entry blank. However, this information helps TopDogLegal.com process your Credit Card order faster.
   
   
4. Why are you requiring this?
   Credit card fraud is on the rise on the Internet. Requiring CVV2 codes is just one more action TopDogLegal.com takes to ensure that our customers' security is protected.