SecureCode
SecureCode is a service offered free of charge by MasterCard International that cardholders can use to increase the security of Internet transactions. Enhanced security is accomplished by adding a password to their MasterCard card number.
To activate the service, the cardholder follows the instructions on the SecureCode website www.securecode.com/cumastercard. Alternatively, cardholders can access the SecureCode website through cucardsonline (www.cucardsonline.com). After successful activation, the cardholder will be asked to provide their card number and password when purchasing items from Internet merchants subscribing to the SecureCode service.
The SecureCode service provides a number of benefits to the cardholder, the merchant and the card issuer, including:
- The reduction of fraudulent Internet credit card purchases by 95%.
- Alleviating cardholder concerns that their card number will be used fraudulently.
- A reduction in the number of fraudulent purchases that must be paid for by the merchant.
- Providing the issuer with a competitive advantage and a reduction of liability for fraudulent Internet activity.
Cardholders who require assistance registering for the SecureCode service can call 1-800-561-7849.