Debit card CVV number help

heatherw_01

I was booking a hotel room with a reputable hotel company

They asked for the card to secure the booking as usual but also the CVV number. I said i thought I shoudln't give that out and she said we have to take it to secure the booking. No one will see it.

I eventually gave it but am worried now.

Should I have done this?

Andy_L

Yes, all card transactions where the card is not present (ie phone & internet trasnsactions) should ask for the CVV number.

heatherw_01

Phew!

I just heard on TV etc, that you should not give it out.

Thanks for that. I feel relieved now.

grumbler

AFAIK the CVV number could be asked for any "card not present" transactions. Internet transactions is only one example. Telephone booking is just another particular case of such transaction.

I think you have nothing to worry about.

P.S. Beaten by Andy L!

Tallymanjohn

Yes, it's a security thing to check you physically have the card in your possession, otherwise anyone could use your number & name if they have the details from the front of the card.

heatherw_01

Thank you all.

Good to hear that I didn't do anything wrong by giving it out.