Mastercard is a payment system which credit card providers use to allow there customers to make credit and debit card transactions and register them in the appropriate accounts no matter where or when they take place in the world.

Mastercard securecode

Mastercard credit cards are accepted in shops, hotels, restaurants and many other retail establishments all over the world. Mastercard recently introduced 'MasterCard SecureCode', which was a scheme to tackle fraud when giving your details on the internet. This service protects your Mastercard details with a code, when you buy from participating online shops.

Chip and pin security

In an attempt to reduce fraudulent card use, MasterCard, Visa and Europay agreed to introduce a chip and PIN (Personal Identification Number) system. This means that when you use your credit card, you will be asked to enter a PIN that matches the chip embedded in your card. When France introduced a similar security system, domestic fraud fell by 78%.

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AA Credit Card	American Express	BT Credit Card	Capital One	Halifax
Egg Card	MBNA Europe	Sainsburys	Tesco Card	Virgin Money