3DSecure – secure card payments over the internet

3DSecure presents a modern security method for card payments over the internet. To confirm the payment, you must submit the unique authorization code that you have received by a free SMS. 3DSecure security is available for all types of payment cards and its use will be free of charge for all cardholders.

Introduction

Secure card payments over the internet?

3DSecure protects card when paying over the internet.

Do you need to remember another password?

When you make card payments over the internet using this security, you do not need to remember any passwords! We will send you a 3DSecure authorisation code by SMS to your mobile phone at no charge.

Has your payment card been stolen or lost and you are worried about misuse of the card over the internet?

When you make card payments over the internet at 3DSecure merchant, the delicate card data will be disclosed only to the bank that authorises your card payment.

Has your payment card been stolen or lost and you are worried about misuse of the card over the internet?

Do not forget to block your payment card as soon as you notice the loss or theft to avoid any unauthorized misuse by calling the UniCredit Bank Customer Service Line at 800 14 00 14 or at +420 221 210 031 when calling from abroad.

Immediate blocking of the card will prevent unauthorized transactions in case that someone steals your card or mobile phone.

3DSecure protects your card against unauthorized usage only in case you pay at 3DSecure internet merchants. The authorization code is sent to the mobile phone number registered in the bank.

Purchase by card at 3DSecure internet merchant is as safe as standard payments through internet banking.

Other card information about UniCredit Bank payment cards that you might want to know

Can I pay immediately by payment card over the internet?

Payment cards are automatically locked for payments without the presence of the card, including card payments over the internet.

To unlock a payment card, please contact UniCredit Bank Customer Service Line at 800 14 00 14 (7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily, 7 days per week) or at +420 221 210 031 when calling from abroad.

You may need to register your mobile phone number to be used for internet payments with 3DSecure.

Can I use my new payment card for internet card payments right after I receive it?

All new payment cards are issued automatically locked for any use.

To unlock a payment card, please contact UniCredit Bank Customer Service Line at 800 14 00 14 (7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. daily, 7 days per week)or at +420 221 210 031 when calling from abroad.

How to activate 3DSecure?

Register your mobile phone number for receiving free SMS messages.

To register a phone number, you can:

  • contact UniCredit Bank Customer Service Line 800 14 00 14, or at +420 221 210 031 when calling from broad
  • visit any UniCredit Bank branch.

Change of mobile phone numbers is performed immediately after their registration by the client and confirmation by the bank.

3DSecure payment

How do card payments with 3DSecure work?

  1. Select goods at your favorite internet shop, choose the card payment method and confirm your order.
  2. Enter the full card number, card validity and the CVV security (three numbers next to signature strip on reverse side of the card) and confirm.
  3. We will send you a free SMS message with a 3DSecure authorization code to your mobile phone.
  4. Enter the 3DSecure authorization code from the SMS you received to related field on the displayed window and confirm payment.
  5. So safe and simple.

Where Can I make purchases by payment card using 3DSecure?

All internet merchants supporting 3DSecure are marked with one of the card association trademarks MasterCard SecureCode a Verify by VISA.

Most verified internet shops in the Czech Republic currently support secure card purchases using 3DSecure.

If any internet merchant does not support 3DSecure card payments, the transaction will be executed without using the 3DSecure authorisation code. However, with these card payments we cannot guarantee the highest level of security when using the payment card.

Therefore choose preferably 3DSecure internet merchants that allow you to make secure card payments over the internet.

Frequently asked questions about 3DSecure internet payment security

What if I do not have my mobile phone number registered for 3DSecure?

Card payments at 3DSecure internet merchants will not be allowed.

For registration, please call UniCredit Bank Customer Service Line or visit any UniCredit Bank branch.

What if I enter the authorization 3DSecure code incorrectly?

If you have entered the 3DSecure authorization code incorrectly, you can repeat the entry. You have a maximum of 3 attempts.

What if I enter the 3DSecure authorization code incorrectly more than three times?

The payment card will be locked for payments at 3DSecure internet merchants. Other card payments may be executed without limitation.

To unlock your payment card, please contact UniCredit Bank Customer Service Line at 800 14 00 14, or +420 221 210 031 when calling from abroad.

What if I use several cards for internet payments but have only one mobile phone?

You will receive an authorization code by SMS to your mobile number registered for 3DSecure whenever you pay with any of your UniCredit Bank cards. It is possible to register only one mobile phone number.

What should I do if I do not receive a 3DSecure authorization code?

First, make sure that the internet merchant, at which you are making your purchase, supports 3DSecure (information on how to recognize a 3DSecure internet merchant is available in the section “Payment with 3DSecure”).

If you do not receive an SMS message with a 3DSecure authorization code, please repeat the payment and/or call UniCredit Bank Customer Service Line at 800 14 00 14, or +420 221 210 031 when calling from abroad.

What should I do if I lose my card or it is stolen from me?

If you lose your payment card, it is necessary that you immediately have it blocked against further use. To block the card, please call UniCredit Bank Customer Service Line at 800 14 00 14, or +420 221 210 031 when calling from abroad.

The employees on UniCredit Bank Customer Service Line will immediately block your lost payment card against further use and arrange the issuance of a new payment card.

After the new payment card is issued, the mobile phone number registered for the original payment card will still be used for executing internet payments.

What should I do if I lose my mobile phone?

If you lose your mobile phone, please contact your mobile operator in the standard manner.

We recommend that you check that you have not lost your payment card as well. In that case, it is important to block the payment card through UniCredit Bank Customer Service Line.

Do not forget to change your mobile phone number for 3DSecure on the Customer Service Line in case your mobile operator assigns a new phone number to you.

For safety reasons, we recommend to all cardholders not to insert any delicate information about payment cards or PIN on the mobile device.

When can I activate 3DSecure?

Register your mobile phone number through the Customer Service Line, Online Banking or at any UniCredit Bank branch.

How many mobile phone numbers can I register for 3DSecure?

Only one mobile phone number may be used for reception of authorization codes.

Can I change my mobile phone number registered for 3DSecure?

The phone number may be changed at the Customer Service Line at 800 14 00 14 (or +420 221 210 031 when calling from abroad) or at any UniCredit Bank branch.

The mobile number will be changed immediately after the request is made and confirmed by the bank.

Can I decline to use 3DSecure on my payment card?

For all cardholders is obliged to use 3DSecure.

How are cards secured against internet misuse?

For security reasons, all payment cards are locked for internet card payments.

To unlock your card for internet payments, please call UniCredit Bank Customer Service Line at 800 14 00 14, or +420 221 210 031 when calling from abroad.

How can I recognize a trustworthy internet merchant?

Use the card only at websites with a secure data transfer (SSL protocol) – the address bar in your internet browser will read https:// and display a padlock icon.

At internet merchants, however, it is not possible to guarantee the maximum level of security, so we recommend greater caution.

How do I recognize a 3DSecure internet merchant?

Internet merchants websites supporting 3DSecure have to contain card association trademarks VISA or Master Card

What payment card information do I submit during an internet payment?

For any payment by card over the internet, the required data include the card number, validity and the CVC2/CVV2 security code (three numbers next to the signature stripe on the reverse side of the card).

If both your card and the internet merchant support 3DSecure, you will also be requested to submit a 3DSecure authorization code sent to your mobile phone.

What type of card can I use to pay over the internet using 3DSecure?

You can use any of our MasterCard or Visa cards. All debit and credit cards issued by UniCredit Bank support the 3DSecure service.