What is secure online code?
Secure online code is a free card protection service we provide in association with MasterCard Worldwide. Secure online code provides you with added protection against unauthorized use of your BIBD Credit or Debit card when shopping online with participating merchants. With secure online code:
- You know your personal information and card details are safe.
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We know for sure that it is you using your card to make purchases online.
How does secure online code protect me?
Every time you make an online purchase with a participating merchant, a screen will automatically appear asking you to enter your one-time passcode. BIBD will send this unique passcode to your mobile phone registered with BIBD via SMS. You will need to enter this one-time passcode to confirm your identity. So even if someone knows your card number, they will not be able to do anything as they would need the passcode which is only made known to you.
How do I shop using the secure online code?
The first time you make an online purchase with a participating merchant, a secure online code screen will appear. You will have the option to select your preferred language. For each time you make an online purchase, BIBD will send a one-time passcode to your mobile phone via SMS. This passcode is unique and can only be used once. You will need to enter this one-time passcode in the secure online code screen in order to complete your online purchase. When you correctly enter your passcode, BIBD will confirm that you are the authorised cardholder and authenticate your purchase. If an incorrect passcode is entered, your purchase will be declined as your identity can not be verified.
Do I need to register for the secure online code service?
All BIBD cardholders with a valid mobile number will automatically be registered for the secure online code service. For those Cardholders who have changed their mobile phone numbers or may have excluded such information on their application forms, we will not able to offer you this service unless you provide us with your current mobile phone number. Unless and until you do so, you will not be able to conduct online purchases if the merchant with whom you intend to transact with is a participating secure online code merchant.
How do I know if an online merchant is participating in this secure online code service?
Participating merchants will display either the MasterCard® SecureCode. logo on their website.
How do I check or change my mobile number?
Cardholders can verify on the secure online code screen the last 4 digits of their mobile phone number and the country dialing code. If your mobile number is incorrect, you will not receive the SMS text message containing your one-time passcode so you will not be able to benefit from this service. It is very important that BIBD has your correct mobile number at all times. If you change your mobile number, please call our BIBD Call Centre at 673 2238181 to inform them of the new details.
What happens if I do not receive the one-time passcode?
If this happens, please contact our BIBD Call Centre at 673 2238181.
Do I need to remember my one-time passcodes?
No. For every online purchase that you make, BIBD will send a unique one-time passcode to your mobile phone. Once your online purchase has been successfully completed, please delete the passcode text message immediately.
Does the one-time passcode expire?
Yes. You have approximately 5 minutes to enter your one-time passcode before it expires. The time restriction is in accordance with some participating merchant.s websites. See below on how to get a new one-time passcode.
I have accidentally deleted my one-time passcode, what should I do?
To resend your one-time passcode to your mobile phone, please click on the .resend. one-time passcode button on the secure online code screen. You can use this functionality once only. After that,, you would need to re-start the on-line purchasing process again.
My mobile number is correct but I cannot access the BIBD text message that contains my one-time passcode, what can I do?
There may be times when your mobile phone is not in your possession or there may be a problem with the reception. . In these circumstances, you can resend your one-time passcode to your mobile phone at a later time. If this is not convenient and you need to complete the purchase immediately you can cancel the secure online code service. Simply click the cancel button on the payment details screen and the screen should return to the merchant.s website.
Alternatively, please contact BIBD Call Centre at 673 2238181.
What if I make an error when I enter my one-time passcode into the merchant.s website?
Don.t worry. Simply enter your one-time passcode again. Please note that after three attempts you will be returned to the merchant.s website.
What happens when my card is replaced?
BIBD will automatically update your profile with your new card number. You will be able to continue to use the secure online code service in the same manner.
Do I have to use the secure online code service?
Secure online code is a free card protection service that we offer to all our Credit and Debit cardholders. We strongly recommend that all our cardholders use this service as it offers you additional security when making any online purchases.
You have the option to bypass the secure online code service by clicking on the .cancel. button. By using this functionality you will return to the merchant.s website and can proceed with your purchase using another form of payment
Will I incur any charges for the secure online code service?
BIBD is offering this service for free. However, some mobile phone providers may charge for SMSs to be received. For more information please speak to your mobile phone provider directly.
Does BIBD share my personal details with the online merchant or anyone else?
BIBD does not share your personal information or your one-time passcode with the merchant.. We do, however, need to share your details with MasterCard International Inc, to facilitate the secure online code service.
What are the system requirements to be able to use the secure online code service?
Secure online code works with most browsers. However, you should disable any software that prevents pop-up windows as this will interfere with your use of the secure online code service. You should also be sure that Java Script is enabled; if it isn't the secure online code service may not work properly. If you have any difficulty, please contact BIBD Call Centre at 673 2238181.
Can I use secure online code from any computer?
Yes, there's no special software to install, so you can shop from any computer and still receive the added protection provided by the secure online code service.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
For more information or assistance please contact BIBD Call Centre at 673 2238181.