Barclaycard Secure

If you're going surfing, make sure it's safe out there

Shopping and banking online is a marvellous invention. Unfortunately, thieves think so too. Internet fraud - whereby criminals intercept customers' online transactions to obtain their credit card or bank details – is a serious concern.

So we've taken steps to put your mind at rest.

Barclaycard Secure - extra safety online

Barclaycard Secure uses the latest technology from "Verified by Visa" and "MasterCard SecureCode" to protect your card against unauthorised use when you shop online at participating retailers.

How does it work?

You're probably already familiar with Chip and PIN, the new payment method whereby instead of signing a receipt, you tap a secret four-digit number into a keypad. Great idea, isn't it? We like it so much that we've adapted it for online shopping:

• You choose a password for your card
• When you next make an online purchase with a participating dealer, you'll be asked to enter this password during the secure sales process
• Your transaction will be authorised immediately

This service is completely free and you can register online now. Just follow the links below:

• VISA card holders
• MasterCard holders

Watch out for invitations

If you haven't already registered, sometimes participating retailers will ask you if you'd like to register while you are making an online purchase.

This is usually completely safe. However, it's a good idea to check that they are a member of the "Verified by Visa" or "MasterCard SecureCode" schemes before you go ahead.

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Terms and conditions

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