What is a credit card security code?
A credit card security code is a three- or four-digit number that’s found only on a physical credit card.
6 min read
Jan 09, 2025
Rebekah Rosado-Evans
Editor II, Credit cards
About the author
Rebekah is an Editor II on the Bankrate credit cards education team. She loves sharing educational insight with those who are looking to learn more about their personal finances.
Rebekah comes with over 13 years of both writing and editing, covering a range of topics.
Rebekah wants you to know
Rebekah’s first credit card was a Bank of America card. She opened the card when she was in college and since then has learned how to wield the power of credit card rewards. Rebekah’s goal is to share valuable insight with others in the credit card and personal finance space.
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It can be difficult to qualify for a balance transfer card with bad credit.
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Do I need a co-signer for my credit card if I’m under 21?
If you are under 21, you will need proof of your income or to add a co-signer to get a card, but there are other options you can consider.
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What debts can you transfer to a credit card?
You can transfer a variety of debt to cards, but not all cards accept all transfers.
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How to maximize your 0% APR credit card and avoid debt traps
Cards that offer 0 percent intro APR can be excellent tools.
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What to do when your credit card application is denied
So, your credit card application has been denied — here’s what to do next.
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