Introducing.....
MasterCard® SecureCode™ is a new service from MasterCard and your card issuer
that provides added protection when you buy online. There is no need to get a
new MasterCard or Maestro® card. You choose your own personal MasterCard
SecureCode and it is never shared with any merchant. A private code means added
protection against unauthorized use of your credit or debit card when you shop
online.
Every time you pay online with your MasterCard or Maestro card, a box pops up
from your card issuer asking you for your personal SecureCode, just like the
bank does at the ATM. In seconds, your card issuer confirms it's you and allows
your purchase to be completed.
To find out more about MasterCard SecureCode go to
Protect Your Visa Card
Verified by Visa (VbV) is a new service that allows you to shop online with your Visa card with
added confidence.
VbV is free to Visa cardholders and was developed to help prevent
unauthorized use of Visa cards online.
VbV protects Visa cards with personal passwords. You register your card just
once and create your own password. Once your card is activated, your card number
with be recognized whenever it’s used at participating online retailers.
A
VbV window will automatically appear and your Visa card Issuer will ask you for
your password. Enter your password to verify your identity and securely complete
your purchase.
At online stores not yet participating in VbV, your Visa card will continue
to function as usual.
