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    Enjoy peace of mind with Verified by Visa when you shop online at a participating merchant

How does Visa help you shop safely online

Verified by Visa provides extra peace of mind for online shoppers. It is a password-protected authentication system designed to confirm the identity of the cardholder when a Visa card is used online.

By requesting a password known only to the cardholder, the bank can verify that the genuine cardholder is entering their card details into an eCommerce website. The password may be one that you nominate yourself and must remember, or, it could be a code the bank sends you via SMS when you are about to make an online payment. It helps to prevent fraudulent transactions and gives all parties in the payment process greater peace of mind, especially when used in conjunction with all the other security features offered by Visa.

How Visa protects you when you shop online

Learn how Visa keeps your online shopping experience secure
Registering your Visa 3D Secure card
Visa sending you a one-time password for your 3D Secure card
Visa 3D Secure security features

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