Why is American Express the only card issuer that prints the CSC code on the front?
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Faisal Khan
Answered 02/Nov/2012
VISA & Mastercard had put the number at the back, because if anyone glanced at your card from the front (or took a picture of it), they would not be able to make out the CVV code immediately, which kinda makes sense (in the early years). This is more true now with all the cell phones and cameras (yes they would still need to know your billing address).
Amex sought the printing process on the front, as earlier on American Express did not print anything on the back of the card. That process has continued on till today, that they print their 4-digit security code on the front.
The real-advantage of a CVV/CID/CSC (nomenclature notwithstanding) is that you have access to the physical card itself.
Amex sought the printing process on the front, as earlier on American Express did not print anything on the back of the card. That process has continued on till today, that they print their 4-digit security code on the front.
The real-advantage of a CVV/CID/CSC (nomenclature notwithstanding) is that you have access to the physical card itself.