MasterCard SecureCode is a new service to enhance your existing MasterCard account. A private code means added protection against unauthorised use of your card when you shop at participating online merchants.
Once you've registered and created your own private SecureCode, you will be automatically prompted by your financial institution at checkout to provide your SecureCode each time you make a purchase with a participating online merchant. Your SecureCode is quickly confirmed by your financial institution and then your purchase is completed. Your SecureCode will never be shared with the merchant. It's just like entering your PIN at an ATM.
When you correctly enter your SecureCode during a purchase at a participating online merchant, you confirm that you are the authorised cardholder and your purchase is then completed. If an incorrect SecureCode is entered, the purchase will not be completed. Even if someone knows your credit or debit card number, the purchase cannot be completed without your SecureCode at a participating merchant.
MasterCard SecureCode works with most browsers. Please be advised software which prevents pop-up windows may interfere with your use of SecureCode.
You will be able to use any of your existing MasterCard credit or debit cards, as long as the cards are from a participating financial institution. If you're not sure if your financial institution provides this service, please review our list of participating financial institutions. If you don't see your financial institution listed, check back frequently.
We encourage you to register all of your MasterCard cards. There is no limit on how many cards you can register.
