Card Verification

MasterCard SecureCode

MaterCard SecureCode is a 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. It's simple and easy.

When you choose to use your MasterCard to purchase a product you will be asked by your card issuer to register your own personal SecureCode. This is never shared wth any merchant.

Your SecureCode means added protection against unauthorized use of your credit card when you shop online.

Every time you shop online at a participating online store with your MasterCard, a box pops up from your card issuer asking for your personal SecureCode.

If you have any queries or questions visit MasterCard SecureCode Frequently Asked Questions.

Verified by VISA

Verified by Visa is free to Visa cardholders and was developed to help prevent unauthorised use of Visa cards online. Verified by Visa protects Visa cards with personal passwords, giving cardholders reassurance that only they can use their Visa cards online. It's simple and easy.

When you choose to use your Visa card to purchase a product you will be asked by your card issuer to register your own personal password. This is never shared with any merchant.

Your password means added protection against unauthorised use of your credit card when you shop online.

Every time you pay online at a participating online store with your Visa card, a box pops up from your card issuer asking you for your personal Password.

In seconds, your card issuer confirms it's you and allows your purchase to be completed. Thousands of online retailers have adopted Verified by Visa in the UK.

If you have any queries or questions visit Verified by Visa Frequently Asked Questions