The City of Madison is the largest city in Dane County and the State Capital of Wisconsin. Our highly educated population, coupled with a strong mid-western work ethic, makes for an engaged workforce.
To help reduce fraud in the card-not-present environment, credit card companies have introduced a card code program. Visa calls this code Card Verification Value (CVV); MasterCard calls it Card Validation Code (CVC); Discover calls it Card ID (CID). The card code is a three- or four- digit security code that is printed on the back of cards. The number typically appears at the end of the signature panel.
Your security code can be found in the following locations on the following cards: Your card security code for your MasterCard, Visa or Discover card is a three-digit number on the back of your credit card, immediately following your main card number. Apple Credit Account. Your Apple Credit Account security code appears on the back of your card, just like the MasterCard photo to the right. If you have not yet received your plastic card, your security code is not required. The card security code for your American Express card is a four-digit number located on the front of your credit card, to the right of your main credit card number.