The first number is 4 for all visa cards. Rest of the numbers are based on the issuing bank, the routing number for the bank, the account number etc.
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The security code on any credit card would be the last set of digits on back of the card with is the three digit number
Credit card ID numbers have three (Discover, Visa, MasterCard) or four (American Express) digits.
The first four characters are what is known as the Bank Identification Number(BIN). Basically, it tells that Visa/Mastercard which bank issues the card. And how to route the transaction so it gets approved and posted. In order to be secure in online use virual credit card which is more secure for online transactions.
The CV2 number is an additional layer of security added to Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards for telephone and online purchases. The CV2 number for Visa and MasterCard credit cards is three numbers found on the back of the card. The CV2 on the American Express is four numbers found on the front of the card slightly above the credit card number.
You may notice that card from a certain institution all have the same first four number. how many different credit card numbers can this institution create.