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  2. Luhn algorithm - Wikipedia

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    Therefore, systems that pad to a specific number of digits (by converting 1234 to 0001234 for instance) can perform Luhn validation before or after the padding and achieve the same result. The algorithm appeared in a United States Patent [1] for a simple, hand-held, mechanical device for computing the checksum. The device took the mod 10 sum by ...

  3. What Is a Credit Card Security Code and Why Is It Important?

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    A card security code is a three- or four-digit number on the back of credit and debit cards that ensures the authenticity of transactions when a physical card is not presented at the point of sale ...

  4. What do the numbers on your credit card mean? - AOL

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    The security code: Security codes on credit cards are often referred to as card verification values (CVV) or card verification codes (CVC). These codes are three or four digits on their own, and ...

  5. Card security code - Wikipedia

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    The card security code is located on the back of Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB credit or debit cards and is typically a separate group of three digits to the right of the signature strip On American Express cards, the card security code is a printed, not embossed, group of four digits on the front towards the right

  6. Check digit - Wikipedia

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    Modulo 10 check digits in credit card account numbers, calculated by the Luhn algorithm. Also used in the Norwegian KID (customer identification number) numbers used in bank giros (credit transfer), Used in IMEI of mobile phones. Last check digit in EAN/UPC serialisation of Global Trade Identification Number . It applies to GTIN-8, GTIN-12 ...

  7. Best Buy, HSBC credit card troubles - AOL

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    How can HSBC – my Best Buy credit card account -- keep my $35 check without crediting it to my account? When I called the 800 Write us at HelpMe@WalletPop.com. Q.

  8. Payment card number - Wikipedia

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    A payment card number, primary account number (PAN), or simply a card number, is the card identifier found on payment cards, such as credit cards and debit cards, as well as stored-value cards, gift cards and other similar cards. In some situations the card number is referred to as a bank card number. The card number is primarily a card ...

  9. Credit card information: The basics you need to know - AOL

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    A Card Verification Value (CVV), also called a security code, is the three-digit number located on the back of your credit card near the signature box, typically under the magnetic strip. If you ...