Be Card Smart Online

Making online purchases more secure

When you go into a shop you enter your PIN to securely make a purchase. Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode are free security features that essentially give your credit card the same security online, with a password that you choose.
 

Why you should register

Online retailers are increasingly turning to MasterCard SecureCode and Verified by Visa. Registering means you are ready to purchase.

Once registered, you'll use your password plus your usual credit card details at participating online retailers to authorise an online transaction.
 

Be Card Smart - Register now

Take advantage of shopping with your credit card quickly, easily and securely online with MasterCard SecureCode and Visa Verified.

If you make purchases with an online retailer subscribing to the service you will be prompted to register before you can complete your payment. Learn how to register.

APACs, in association with Visa and MasterCard, offer helpful tips and advice on how to shop safer online.

For their full advice visit the Be Card Smart website.