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Card Verification Value 2 (CVV2/CVC2)

A unique three-digit security code printed on the back of payment cards, ensuring that the cardholder is in possession of the card during card-not present (CNP) transactions. This code acts as a critical fraud prevention tool, commonly used in e-commerce and remote payment scenarios.