Braintree offers customizable Address Verification System (AVS) and Card Verification Value (CVV) rules as part of their Basic Fraud Tools. These rules will confirm that the address information or CVV included with a transaction matches what the issuing bank has on file for the associated card, ensuring that only authorized card users are able to make purchases from you.
Enabling AVS and CVV rules
To enable AVS and CVV rules:
- Log into the Control Panel
- Click on the gear icon in the top right corner
- Click Fraud Management from the drop-down menu
- Next to AVS or CVV, click the Options link
- Select your desired AVS or CVV rejection criteria
- You have the option to apply the rules to all transactions or only to specific card types, amounts, or merchant accounts
- Click the Save button.
