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Card Safety Tips

We know that there's nothing more important to our customers than keeping their ATM & Debit Card safe. Here are some simple steps that you can take to ensure that your card stays secure.

Card Safety Tips

• When selecting your Secret Code/PIN, do not use any number or word that appears in your wallet such as name, birth date, or address.
• Memorize your Secret Code and never share it with anyone.
• Shop with merchants you know and trust.
• Regularly review your account statements as soon as you receive them to verify your transactions.

ATM Safety

• Be aware of your surroundings and exercise caution when withdrawing funds.
• Watch for suspicious persons or activity around the ATM. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, come back later or use an ATM elsewhere.
• Consider having someone accompany you when using an ATM after dark.
• Ensure no one sees you enter your Secret Code.

Internet Security

• You can enjoy added safety when shopping Online with your personal Verified by Visa password. Learn more and register your ATM & Debit Card for this free service.
• Make sure any online purchase activity you engage in has been encrypted to protect your account information. Look for the "secure transaction" symbols at the bottom right corner of your Web browser.
• Do not send your card number through e-mail, as it is typically not secure.
Always log off completely from any site after an online purchase transaction. If a "log off" feature is not provided, shut down your browser to prevent unauthorized access to your account information.