What Is a Credit Card Security Code?

The Card Security Code (CSC) is a 3- or 4-digit number printed on your credit card. It provides added security when you use your card on the Internet or over the phone. The number appears only on the card itself, not on receipts or statements.

We ask for the CSC when you enter your payment information. This helps ensure that anyone registering with Pandora has the card in his or her possession and is not using a stolen credit card number.

For Visa and MasterCard, turn the card over and look at the signature box. You will find either the entire 16-digit credit card number or just the last 4 digits, followed by the 3-digit CSC.

For American Express, enter the 4 digit security code on the front of the card.