Section General Faq

This is an inter-bank protocol offering a high level of security for online payments.

The aim of 3D Secure is to protect e-merchants against the risks of fraud and, more specifically, cardholder disputes.

• "Visa Secure" (replaces Verified by Visa) is Visa's 3D Secure programme.
• "Mastercard Identity check" (replaces Mastercard Secure Code) is the name of Mastercard's 3D Secure programme
• "Safekey" is the American Express 3D Secure programme
• "CB Secure Payment" is CB's 3D Secure programme
• "ProtectBuy" is the Diners and Discover 3D Secure programme