3-D Secure – 3-D Secure – is an advanced technology that provides security of card payments in Internet.

This technology was invented by Visa International under the name of Verified by Visa (VbV) o improve the security of Internet payments.

MasterCard also uses this technology under the name MasterCard Secure Code (MCC).

3-D Secure can identify the authenticity of the cardholder performing the operation, and minimize the risk of the fraud with the card.

How to get a 3-D Secure Code?

MasterCard and Visa Credit cards, presuppose the existence of the 3D Secure code. This code can be obtained in bank (acquiring 3D Secure service), and it is possible to print passwords in self-service devices – ATMs.

Some banks offer disposable passwords – in this case, the card holder receives the code in the SMS – message on your mobile phone. However, the card holder has to be connected to mobile banking.

All information relating to your card and 3D Secure Code, you can always specify in the customer support service of your bank by calling a phone number on the back of your card.