Q1. What is a CID/4DBC?
Card Identification Number (CID/4DBC) is a four digit, non-embossed (flat) number
that is printed on the face of every American Express Card.
Q2. Where do I find the CID?
CID is oftentimes located on the right side of embossed account number (15 digit
Card Number) on the Face of the Card.In some cards the CID is located on the left
side of the Card but is always above the account number. Some Cards have a 4-digit
number embossed below the account number. Such number appearing below the account
number is not the CID.
Q3. What are the benefits of the CID check?
The CID code adds assurance that the consumer placing the order has access or physical
possession of the credit card itself in order to use the CID code. Hence with this
feature your card remains secure from the fraudulent use. The CID is an important
layer of security to help you reduce your risks in accepting card-Not-Present transactions
and may be required or recommended by your payment processor or merchant bank.
Q4. Do I need to intimate/inform you to avail this service?
No. You will have to provide the CID on the website each time you are making the
payment for availing the services.
Q5. What if my card doe not have a CID number?
CID is currently supported for all American Express Cards so we have made it mandatory
to enter the CID while transacting with us to avail our services.
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