Visa Credit Card Security & Fraud Protection

Security + fraud prevention

From online shopping to in-store purchases, Visa has you covered—ensuring that your transactions are secure.

Peace of mind—included with every transaction

Nothing’s more important that your 100 percent confidence in a transaction involving Visa. We’re looking out for your personal information and dedicated to keeping it safe.

How Visa protects you

Visa’s approach to security involves multiple layers of protection. Online or offline, we take proactive steps make sure your information and transactions are secure.

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Visa Advanced Authorization

Our anti-fraud detection system uses artificial intelligence to monitor for suspicious activity on your account in real-time.

Learn about Visa Advanced Authorization

Visa Secure

Advanced security for your online purchases. With Visa Secure, purchasing online is as fast and secure as a buying in a store.

Learn about Visa Secure

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Zero liability*

With our Zero Liability policy, you’re covered if your card is ever lost, stolen or fraudulently used.

Learn about Zero liability

^* Visa’s Zero Liability Policy does not apply to certain commercial card and anonymous prepaid card transactions or transactions not processed by Visa. Cardholders must use care in protecting their card and notify their issuing financial institution immediately of any unauthorized use. Contact your issuer for more detail.

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Get more protection. Sign up for alerts.

Your bank can probably help you take even more control of your accounts with purchase alerts. Sign up and you can easily track account spending and quickly spot fraudulent purchases.

Check to see if your card is eligible

How fraud works and how to prevent it

There are things you can do to protect yourself from fraud. Knowledge is the first line of defense. Learn about the different types of common fraud and what you can do to avoid being taken advantage of.