Card security
Card misuse is successful or attempted fraud with a payment card, such as a Visa debit card. The aim of the fraudsters may be to obtain goods, services or cash. Credit and debit cards are fundamentally secure forms of payment. But by taking the following action, you can make your Visa debit card even more secure and protect yourself against card misuse.
Tips for greater security for your Visa debit card
What is geoblocking?
Your Visa debit card can be used worldwide as standard. Geoblocking lets you restrict its use to particular regions and countries, giving you better protection against misuse. For example, if you never go to Asia, you can block your card from being used in this region. You can remove the restrictions at any time. Geoblocking applies to transactions at ATMs and in shops (not to e-commerce).
Card blocking by country and region
The geoblocking function lets you select the individual countries and regions to be blocked as you require. All transactions carried out in these countries or regions will then be declined automatically, making misuse almost impossible. If you do not set any restrictions, your card can still be used all over the world. You can manage geoblocking at any time in CIC eLounge. We very much recommend this before and after going on holiday.
Card fraud methods
For more information and tips on using debit and credit cards securely, see: https://www.card-security.ch/karte-schuetzen/