what types of businesses should be asking for the 3 digit # on the back of my credit card?
828462
Technically, any business accepting payment by credit card without actually seeing the card should ask.
9074
It is interesting that should ask what seems like a rather devious question. In order to buy over the internet, you will need, at a minimum, the full card number, the additional three digit code, the correct spelling of the card holder's name, and the exact address to which the credit card bill is sent. Some sites ask for more. Now give your Mom her card back.
732973
If its automated, it depends on the system they have. Most often they look at the address, credit card number, expiration date -- if any of these three do not match your records the system will not accept the card. Check if you got the expiration and credit card number correctly.\n\nWith some shopping cart systems, they have some fraud protection measures and they raise a red flag if your telephone area code is not the same as the area code for your specified address. They also look at the IP address and match it with the address you gave. If they don't match, that's a red flag
149570
I accept calls from both a county jail and a state prison and have never had anyone ask me for a credit card number.\nCall the jail and ask them who the telephone service provider is for the facility, then contact that company for the details.\nAlso, look here http://prisontalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=-1&f=70 for tons of information about telephone services within the "corrections" system.
1060676
A billing phone number would be the number that the bank has on file for you. Usually the home phone number. It is just for security purposes since there is so much identity theft lately.
505012
call them and ask. save time and stress just call them the number is on your card.
137329
This is a very open question.  There is an algorithm called LUN10 that does some very simple checking to verify that a credit card is a valid card number.  It is also capable of identifying what card type a credit card is.\n\nHowever, to actually verify that a credit card is valid (including AVS checking, etc), would require interfacing with a credit card processing company.  VeriSign offers an XML interface to their credit card processing gateway.  You might want to look into that if that is what you are asking.
779397
Th e best thing for you to do is establish business credit soley under the business without using your personal credit.    You can obtain, office supply cards, home depot, mastercard, etc, if you establish credit under the business.   call this number they can help 888 208-6919
435653
It depends on the bank's policy.\n\nSome banks check your credit, some check Chex Systems, some check both and some check none. Most of the National banks check everything but the smaller banks and credit unions may not. \n\nThe only way you can find out is to ask. After all there are lots of banks/credit unions that want your business, why not shop for the best deal in your situation.\n\nGood Luck
1056842
call the bank and ask?
983677
Look on the back of the card for a website
400468
call your credit card company, i'm sure you can get teh number off their website, ask them what you should do.
880887
on the back, the three numbers on the part that you sign
589229
Call the 800 number on the back of the card and ask.
858346
I believe you need some sort of photo id and a credit card/debit card.  Do you have a social security card?  Maybe that along with a recent bill will be helpful.
247745
your PIN needs to be created. IF you never created it, you need to call customer service, and have it set up.\nElse, there is usually a 3-4 digit 'security' number that follows your account number written on the back of the card.\nMany times you will need that to order online, or even via telephone these days.
76466
Try asking the Better Business Bureau in your area to see if they are legimiate or not.