What is Verified by Visa? Verified by Visa is a worldwide program designed by Visa to help make shopping online even more secure for you by protecting against unauthorized use of your Visa^® card through the use of a password system.

How Does Verified by Visa work? When you are making an on-line purchase with your Visa card, after you have entered your Visa card information during the checkout process you will be taken to your Visa card issuer (bank) website to enter your personal password. Once your password has been confirmed by your Visa Card Issuer, your transaction will go forward for completion. If you don't have a password, you may be given the option to sign up for one. This password process ensures that only you can make purchases online with your Visa card.

Why should I sign up my Visa card? Verified by Visa helps provide security and confidence for online shopping through the use of a personal password, the purpose of which is to stop unauthorized card use before it can even happen.

How much does Verified by Visa cost? Nothing. Verified by Visa is absolutely FREE to VISA cardholders.

I need a new card to use Verified by Visa? No. Verified by Visa works with your existing personal Visa card.

How is my personal information protected when I sign up my Visa card on the Verified by Visa Web site? You are actually signing up on your Card Issuer's web site and are therefore subject to their privacy and security policies. Please refer to your Card Issuer's privacy statement for additional details.