Security Features Built Into Visa(R) Cards

By making sure that the Visa cards you accept are valid cards, you can help reduce chargebacks for fraud. Visa cards have built-in security features designed to help you differentiate between authentic and counterfeit Visa cards. Visa has moved from its Visa flag design to a new brand mark on all Visa cards, and as new technological innovations such as chip & PIN enter the marketplace, you may see any one of these four valid card designs.

Unembossed card? Or different design? Recognize the many faces of the Visa Prepaid card

Visa Prepaid cards are payment cards containing a preset amount of funds. The majority of these cards are "Gift Cards" that come in many different designs. Visa Prepaid cards may be unembossed, meaning they have no raised letters or numbers and they may not have a cardholder name. Visa Prepaid cards can be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted. Recognizing Visa Prepaid cards and knowing how to process them can be important element to your business.
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Taking action when something appears wrong

Suspect a card has been altered? Or think a transaction may be suspicious? It's time to use Code 10. Your Code 10 call can help protect your business, stop fraudsters, and may earn you a reward.

Code 10 Call. Reporting a suspicious card without alarming your customer.
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