AMEX four digit number next to the name

[hazel]

Hi

I think CID is Card Identification Number

or probably not - that would make it CIN not CID

 

[straitman]

Hi

according to amex it is "CID is a 4-digit, non-embossed number printed above your Card account number on the front of your Card. We require this number as an additional security precaution" I think CID is Card Identification Number
I was using my card to pay for something online recently & it kept asking for that number as well - I kept trying to use the last 4 digits in the number on the signature panel - called amex & that's what they told me. They said it's often required if the merchant can't see the card.

cheers

You are referring to the CVV number, it's been pointed out that is not the number being referred to by the OP.

hazel,

Are you saying this is in addition to the CVV (see link) that serfty referred to in post #14 above :?:

 

[yohy?!]

I have a feeling the 4 embossed digits on the bottom right hand of some Amex cards is a batch number from the production of the physical card.

 

[simongr]

Hi

according to amex it is "CID is a 4-digit, non-embossed number printed above your Card account number on the front of your Card. We require this number as an additional security precaution" I think CID is Card Identification Number
I was using my card to pay for something online recently & it kept asking for that number as well - I kept trying to use the last 4 digits in the number on the signature panel - called amex & that's what they told me. They said it's often required if the merchant can't see the card.

cheers

Again I think you are referring to the CCV number - that is the number ABOVE the card ccount number. The discussion here is about the number BELOW your account number.

 

[hazel]

hazel,

Are you saying this is in addition to the CVV (see link) that serfty referred to in post #14 above :?:

Hi - I'm guessing it serves the same purpose as a CVV but is a system unique to amex as amex don't have CVV numbers:?:

 

[hazel]

Again I think you are referring to the CCV number - that is the number ABOVE the card ccount number. The discussion here is about the number BELOW your account number.

apologies - I need to learn to read properly.

 

[Diesellife]

For the interest of finding the answer.... Here is the picture...

I believe the number has some sort of meaning, there is no way Amex will put a rubbish number on the card for no reason right??!!

 

[Mal]

I believe the number has some sort of meaning, there is no way Amex will put a rubbish number on the card for no reason right??!!

Aaah, it's embossed not printed. Could be a historical anti-fraud thing from many years ago when click-clack machines were used.

 

[Diesellife]

If it's anti fraud, wouldn't it be applied to all cards instead of just platinum??
On top of that, it seems only Australia has such number, maybe other countries as well... (Not HK, nor US at least)

 

[serfty]

It's embossed in the same palce on my personal Gold Charge card (5007) ... but not my associated Platinum Credit Card.

 

[ejb]

Is that your account or are you a supp card?

ejb

 

[serfty]

Is that your account or are you a supp card?

ejb

In my case, it's my account. The Gold Charge card is a 'freebie' as an adjunct to my Platinum Credit Card.

Very useful for Hotel and Car hire pre authorisations ...

 

[oz_mark]

I have a 4 digit number embossed to the right of my name. No idea what it's for.

Aaah, it's embossed not printed. Could be a historical anti-fraud thing from many years ago when click-clack machines were used.

Suprisingly difficult concept to get across.

 

[Diesellife]

Used the concierge service and ask them to check with AMEX...

They came back to me and advised that it is a serial number of the card...and is only applicable to those cards issued in Australia.

 

[ejb]

Used the concierge service and ask them to check with AMEX...

They came back to me and advised that it is a serial number of the card...and is only applicable to those cards issued in Australia.

Both my cards are issued in Australia and neither have the number.

ejb

 

[yohy?!]

Both my cards are issued in Australia and neither have the number.

ejb

I'd suggest it would depend on the type of Amex card that you have, Gold and Platinum Charge Cards seem to be the ones affected, they may be produced on older or different equipment than the rest.

 

[Mal]

Suprisingly difficult concept to get across.

A picture does equal a thousand words (posts? )

Serial number for the card does make sense, I still suspect it's historical and to do with click-clack machines more than something that is used today. (ie similar in nature to the stylised MC that used to be embossed on Mastercards, and the stylised V I think they used to emboss on Visas).

 

[ejb]

I'd suggest it would depend on the type of Amex card that you have, Gold and Platinum Charge Cards seem to be the ones affected, they may be produced on older or different equipment than the rest.

I have Plat Charge and Credit cards so it must be something else that is different.

ejb

 

[Diesellife]

I have Plat Charge and Credit cards so it must be something else that is different.

ejb

Amex treats you like a person, but treats me as a number (or at least partially)

 

[straitman]

Hi - I'm guessing it serves the same purpose as a CVV but is a system unique to amex as amex don't have CVV numbers:?:

hazel,

Technically correct as Amex calls it a CID. See below.

The CVV code helps ascertain that the customer placing the order actually possesses the credit/debit card and that the card account is legitimate.

Each credit card company has its own name for the CVV code, but it functions the same for all major card types. (VISA refers to the code as CVV2, MasterCard calls it CVC2, and American Express calls it CID.)

See Amex card security.

This however does not alter the fact that we are talking about a number immediately after the CC number that is on some/most Platinum charge cards and not the CID.