Master Card Debit Card

[wpswart006]

So I bank at Capitec, and I have a Master Card Debit Card with the internet payment service enabled.

If I want to use it at a shop, I need a pin. If I want to pay for goods online and the site supports SecureCode, I need to enter a SecureCode. But if I wan't to use it with a site that doesn't support SecureCode, apparantly like Steam, I only need the card?

Is this how it is supposed to work? I mean, I was under the impression that if I lost my card, the thief or finder thereof would not be able to use it, or at least not until I notice and cancel it. Am I mistaken?

Regards,

wpswart006


EDIT: Don't know if there is a more appropriate section to post this, so please move if necessary.

 

[supersunbird]

So I bank at Capitec, and I have a Master Card Debit Card with the internet payment service enabled.

If I want to use it at a shop, I need a pin. If I want to pay for goods online and the site supports SecureCode, I need to enter a SecureCode. But if I wan't to use it with a site that doesn't support SecureCode, apparantly like Steam, I only need the card?

Is this how it is supposed to work? I mean, I was under the impression that if I lost my card, the thief or finder thereof would not be able to use it, or at least not until I notice and cancel it. Am I mistaken?

Regards,

wpswart006


EDIT: Don't know if there is a more appropriate section to post this, so please move if necessary.

If you lose it and a thief picks it up, then yes, they can buy on some sites that don't use SecureCode,

 

[DA-LION-619]

International websites don't use SecureCode. I suggest having another account(savings pocket) keep your money there then transfer to your card when you need it.

 

[ShiiZZo]

Not just the debit card. Steam doesn't bother with securecode either for credit cards.

 

[Migs]

or use VC Pay for credit card payments, be it local or international

 

[DA-LION-619]

INTERNATIONAL SITES DON'T USE SECURECODE
/exhales

You should be using Paypal where you can.