Frequently Asked Questions
We have organized the Clarity Connect frequently asked questions into common categories. Click on the following links to see the related questions and corresponding answers. If you still have questions, please contact us. Thanks for your interest in marketing solutions from Clarity Connect.
The questions and answers here are associated with e-commmerce sites. This includes online ordering (with and without online payment) and other online purchases such as subscriptions and donations.
Why ask for the CVV2?
There are LOTS of ways that criminals can get their hands on lists of stolen credit card numbers. Getting hold of matching CVV2 numbers is much more difficult. Because of that, if your store verifies the CVV2 at checkout then it is much more likely that the purchase is genuine.
How can I accept CVV2?
MIVA Merchant has modified many of its CURRENT payment gateways to include the CVV2 feature in the LATEST releases. Some CVV2 supported gateways are:
- AuthorizeNet
- CyberSource
- Innovative Gateway
- LinkPoint - Clarity's preferred provider
- Lynk Systems
- Miva Payment
- Verisign PayLink
- Verisign PayFlo Pro
- PayQuake
- US Merchant Systems
What is the CVV or credit card security code?
The CVV2, Credit Card Security Code is the number found on the back of most cards. It's usually a three digit code, and it's purpose is to ensure that the person using the card for a purchase actually has that card IN THEIR HAND.
