Payment cards are among the most popular and widespread payment methods world-wide in both stationary and online trade. However, this comfortable payment method also attracts criminals who exploit the quick settlement procedure and international use of payment cards. Making payment transactions secure and ensuring minimal payment losses are therefore key issues in the card business – in the best interests of merchants, cardholders and banks.
For merchants, it is important to identify and prevent risks and fraud patterns early on, before they result in major losses. In order to do so it is important to have thorough knowledge about the general and specific risks of the different sales channels:
In addition to general information and a broad range of [reliable protection measures] we offer our merchants active fraud protection support so that they can enjoy the best protection available.
Our [information brochure on card security for merchants] will give you an overview of all important information. As security is an important topic for all parties, we have also compiled an [information brochure for cardholders], which will both raise your awareness of the risks you may run as a cardholder and provide you with a summary you can pass on to your customers.
