How to Become a CVV Dealer for Beginners
Discover the basics of becoming a CVV dealer with this comprehensive guide, covering essential steps, risks, and key considerations for beginners.
Redeem your gift cards at any of our Merchants
You can purchase a gift card from any of these locations
Onyx Gift Cards is a Grenadian company designed to introduce, market and manage gift cards systems in Grenada for retailers and corporations. We are enthusiastic about the effect and influence we will have on the local market. We intend to expand our systems regionally with a range of product offerings and services.
Gift cards are the preferred way of giving and receiving gifts. They carry a monetary value that can be redeemed for gifts at your favorite store.
Onyx GiftCards are “Open Gift Cards” which means that they can be redeemed at multiple merchant locations. They are standard credit card size, can fit into the average wallet and made of PVC plastic. Onyx GiftCards are Barcoded for security and safety for the consumer and bear a disclaimer at the back.
Onyx Giftcards can be bought with a branded Card backer which is black in colour and is designed to fit the card. There is an area to write a brief message to the recipient as well.
There is no legal way to sell CVV numbers. CVV numbers are the card verification value printed on payment cards. They exist to confirm that the person making a purchase holds the physical card. Any sale of CVV numbers without the cardholder’s permission is a form of card fraud. It is illegal in the United States and most other countries.
In the United States, the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act and federal computer fraud laws prohibit trafficking in stolen credit card data. The Federal Trade Commission treats unauthorized card sales as an unfair or deceptive practice. Penalties include fines and imprisonment. A first offense for card trafficking can bring a federal sentence of up to 10 years.
Some websites claim to allow sellers if they acquire a “mule” account or use virtual currency. Those methods are also illegal. There are no permits or registration systems that authorize selling CVV numbers. The activity is closely tracked by card networks and law enforcement. Buyer and seller accounts are monitored, and payments leave a trail.
Businesses that store, process, or transmit card data must follow the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). That standard requires encryption, access controls, and regular security testing. Merchants cannot sell card data to a third party. They may only use cardholder information to complete an authorized purchase. Selling that data violates merchant agreements and federal law.
The only legal path for anyone working with card data is PCI DSS compliance and explicit permission from the cardholder. If the intent is to sell data, the intent itself is illegal. Contact an attorney if you have questions about lawful card handling.