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Verified by Visa Between participating online shopping websites from department stores to clothing retailers and serice provides you can have higher online security if your credit card issuer is also a participant. Verified by Visa is a free service from Visa. Thousands of card issuers participate in the program and more online stores participate all the time.

Verified by Visa adds a password to your credit card that adds an additional layer of security to online transactions. A would be thief can have your credit card number but if you keep your password to yourself then Verified by Visa sites will be more safe. This however does not provide protection from other forms of credit card hijacking.

You fill out the standard online order form including the order and credit card information but before the order can be submitted for processing you must fill in your Verified by Visa password to complete the transaction.

To start and activate your Verified by Visa you can visit www.visa.com or through participating online merchants during the online shopping process.