Verified by VisaWhat is Verified by Visa? Verified by Visa is the name of the service provided by Visa. It uses personal PINs and identity information to help protect Visa card numbers against unauthorised use online.What is meant by a "participating merchant"?
How do I know whether a merchant participates in this service?
How will the online merchant recognize my activated cards? When a card that has been activated for Secure Internet Shopping is used at participating online merchants, your card number will be recognised and you will be prompted to enter your PIN to complete the purchase.How does Secure Internet Shopping protect me?
What are the system requirements for Secure Internet Shopping?
Will Secure Internet Shopping change the online purchase process? The online purchasing process will not change, except that now you will be prompted to enter your PIN during checkout and payment.Do I need to apply for a new card to use of this service? No, you simply activate your existing card or cards.Does it matter whether I have a MasterCard or Visa card? No, both types of cards can be activated for Secure Internet Shopping.I have additional secondary cards linked to my main account. How does that work?
Does this activation change my ATM PIN or Internet banking PIN? No, they are all completely separate.What will it cost me? There is no charge for using the service.When will the transactions appear on my statement? As soon as the merchant passes a transaction to the bank for payment.Must I reactivate my card that has been replaced due to being lost or stolen? Yes, you will need to reactivate if your card number changes.Must I reactivate if my card has expired? No, as the card number does not change. Active Your Card Now! ABSA - Cardholders -- Click Here!Standard Bank - Cardholders -- Click Here! First National Bank - Cardholders -- Click Here! Nedbank - Cardholders -- Click Here! United Kingdom - Cardholders -- Click Here! Last updated - 11/12/2008 |