Selecting the frequency of the code change has its difficulties, and the cards would likely be four to five times more expensive to produce than current models. That said, the fraud savings could more than make up for the increased production costs. Accordingly, other methods of generating dynamic CVVs have been developed, but none have seen widespread implementation yet.
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However, this does not apply to your debit card. It may be hard but there are good reasons why the details on your card should be kept secret. The details prominently printed on a debit or credit card include the full name of the card holder, card number, date of issue and date of expiry. These details are the first level of security and should not be shared with anyone. The most important number though on your card is the CVV.
The CVV needs to be kept secret in order to safeguard your card against misuse by unauthorised persons. So even if your debit card today is most likely ensconced in your wallet as you stay indoors, the CVV may be used if you are transacting online. Additionally, you may obtain a free copy of your report once a week through April at AnnualCreditReport.
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