--- title: "How to setup Security Code for Credit Card transactions?" keywords: "cvv, cvc, american express, credit card, security code, credit card" url: https://guestcentric-help.guestcentric.net/en/how-to-setup-security-code-for-credit-card-transactions language: en is_homepage: false hotel: GuestCentric Support Page city: Alges country: Portugal phone: "+351 21 036-0906" email: support@guestcentric.com --- # GuestCentric Support Page menutoggle [Attend Guestcentric Webinar](mailto:support@guestcentric.com?subject=Attend Guestcentric Webinar) # How to setup Security Code for Credit Card transactions? | HOME > SETUP AREA > How to setup Security Code for Credit Card transactions | | --- | ***STEP 1***: First you need to go to**SETUP > PAYMENTS > SECURITY CODE** ***STEP 2:***Move the status to **ACTIVE** and select the label you wish to display on your booking engine. ### ATTENTION: **By activating the collection of the credit card's security code you are accepting the conditions stated below, namely:** - that the credit card security code **will be displayed only once** and will be immediately destroyed afterwards. - that the credit card security code **will be automatically destroyed 15 days after the check-out date** even if it was never used before. - that **YOU WILL NEVER RETAIN SECURITY CODES** subsequent to the transaction authorization process. ***STEP 3:*** Click on **SAVE AND CLOSE**, confirm this action by clicking on **YES** and make sure you get a "success" message. From now on your booking gadget will now display a new field under the payment details section, specific to enter the credit card security code. **ATTENTION:** - The CVV field will be available for all credit card types, with the exception of AMERICAN EXPRESS as they do not require CVV for card not present transactions, and they won't charge you more for those transactions either. - After collecting the guest's credit card's security code, you will be able to access it **only once** on your reservations tab. - For more details please click here: [How can I access client’s credit card details?](https://help.guestcentric.com/how-can-i-access-client-s-credit-card-details) - The credit card security code will be immediately destroyed right after being shown, or 15 days after check out date even if it was never seen. - [Self Service Portal](http://support.guestcentric.com) - [Accounting - Billing Information](https://www.guestcentric.com/payment-methods) - [Contact Us](https://www.guestcentric.com/contact-us) - [Log-In](https://login-emea01.guestcentric.net) [Guestcentric](//www.guestcentric.com/) - [About us](//www.guestcentric.com/about-us/) - [Blog](//www.guestcentric.com/blog/) - [Billing Information](//www.guestcentric.com/billing-information/) - [Terms of use](//www.guestcentric.com/terms-of-use/) - [Newsletter Sign Up](//www.guestcentric.com/contact-us/newsletter-signup/) **UNITED STATES** **San Diego** 7752 Fay Ave, Suite L La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037 T. +1 (858) 900 2400 **New York** 104 West 40th Street, Suite 400 New York, NY 10018 T. +1 (858) 900 2400 **PORTUGAL** **Lisbon** Avenida Jose Gomes Ferreira 9 Miraflores 1495-139 Lisboa T. (+351) 21 036 0906 --- ## GuestCentric Support Page **Address:** Avenida Jose Gomes Ferreira 9 Miraflores, Alges, 1495-139, Portugal **Phone:** +351 21 036-0906 **Email:** [support@guestcentric.com](mailto:support@guestcentric.com)