Card Identification Numbers
American ExpressVisa
On American Express cards, the card identification number is a non-embossed, 4-digit number on the front of the card. It appears above and either before or after the card number. On VISA cards, the card identification number is a non-embossed, 3-digit number on the back of the card. It appears in the signature area, to the right of the card number.
Master CardDiscover
On Master Card cards, the card identification number is a non-embossed, 3-digit number on the back of the card. It appears in the signature area, to the right of the card number. On Discover cards, the card identification number is a non-embossed, 3-digit number on the back of the card. It appears in the signature area, to the right of the card number.