In the UK the numbers are printed on the receipt - part obfuscated on the customers copy, fully shown on retailer copy. So whilst the retailer may not touch the card they still get everything except the magic 3 digits.
Where I work you need the 3 digit security code and some address numbers (which you can make up) to properly process a transaction without the card.
Where I work you need the 3 digit security code and some address numbers (which you can make up) to properly process a transaction without the card.