Credit card security codes, or CVVs, shield your account details against information leakage. Find out more about how they work with Forbes Advisor Canada.

Your credit card's security code is a three- or four-digit number that helps protect you against credit card fraud. Learn how to find it and why it's important.

Only two card issuers provide virtual credit card numbers, but they can be helpful for consumers who want to avoid phishing scams and have ease of mind while shopping on the internet.