Verified by Visa and Mastercard SecureCode

An easy, convenient and safe way to make purchases on the web...

LovelySpain.com is concerned about security and makes every effort to ensure our transaction process is safe and that your personal information is secure. None of our customers has reported fraudulent use of a credit or debit card as a result of purchases made with us.

We are a Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode participating online store. Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode protect your existing credit card with a password you create, giving you reassurance that only you can use your credit card online. Through the simple checkout process, Visa and MasterCard card Issuers confirm consumers' identities in real time during transactions at participating merchant sites.

Simply activate your card and create your personal password. You'll get the added confidence that your credit card is safe when you shop at participating online stores.

These answers to frequently asked questions provide additional details about Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode.

What is Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode?

Visa and MasterCard has developed a new online security feature called Verified by Visa & MasterCard Secure Code that works with existing credit cards. With Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode, consumers can rest assured that using their credit cards on the Web is just as safe as using it at a local merchant around the corner.

Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode is a unique service that uses personal passwords to help protect credit card numbers against unauthorized use. Once you activate your card, no one else can use your credit card number at any participating online stores – without your personal password.

Why should I sign up for Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode?

Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode provide an extra level of protection for online shopping. Visa and MasterCard protect its cardholders against unauthorized use and Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode helps to prevent unauthorized use online before it can even happen.

How much does Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode cost?

Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode is free to existing credit card holder's.

Will I need to apply for a new credit card to use Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode?

No, Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode is designed to protect the credit card(s) that you already have.

Verified by Visa is available for Visa cards from participating financial institutions and MasterCard SecureCode is available for MasterCard cards from participating financial institutions.

How do I shop with Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode?

When you pay with your credit card, the Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode service is automatically extended to you at participating online stores. After you enter your credit card number and submit your order, your personalized Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode window will appear. First, look for your Personal Message. Then, enter your password and click submit. Your identity will be verified and the purchase process will proceed.

What is a Personal Message?

Your Personal Message appears in your password screen when you make purchases. When the Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode window appears during the purchase process you should always check to see that your Personal Message appears correctly. This confirms that it's an authentic Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode window.

When I enter my credit card number on the Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode web site, how does Visa & MasterCard protect my personal information?

Visa and MasterCard take extensive precautions to secure your personal and financial information, and it is only used for the purposes of providing this service. The information is only provided to Visa or MasterCard, merchants do not have access to this information, and your information is properly safeguarded by Visa and MasterCard.

Personal and payment card information is transmitted using a high level of encryption (SSL), and is stored on Visa's or MasterCard's secure server behind a firewall to protect against unauthorized access, information is not received by the merchants. Your information is protected by Visa and MasterCard privacy and security policies and the financial institution that issued your credit card will have additional privacy and security policies.

Remember, you can always help maintain the security of your information by keeping your password and other personal identifying information confidential.

I am not an Internet expert. How easy is Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode to use?

Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode is quick and easy to use. When you submit an order at a participating online store your personalized Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode window will appear. First, look for your personal message. Then, simply enter your password, click submit, and you're done.

Can I use Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode from any computer?

One of the great advantages of Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode is that it can work with just about any device with an Internet connection. There's no special software to install. Once you activate your card, you simply shop like normal – and your credit card number is automatically recognized at checkout.

Be sure that Cookies and JavaScript are enabled and that pop-up killers are disabled on your computer.

How do I activate my card?

To activate Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode in your credit card, a consumer first registers his/her existing credit card online. This process takes about five minutes. You may activate Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode for your credit card in two ways:

- Activate on your Visa card issuer: Visit your credit card issuer or your financial institution web page and complete a brief activation process. Additionally you can visit the Visa and MasterCard Sign up and Register service:

- Visit Sign up for Verified by Visa - Visa Europe

- Visit Register for MasterCard Secure Code - Mastercad

- Activate During Shopping: Your Visa card issuer may also set-up your card to be eligible to activate while shopping. During checkout at participating online stores you may encounter a message offering the opportunity to activate Verified by Visa for your Visa card.

While I was making a purchase online, I was notified that that my card has been pre-enrolled in Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode. What does this mean?

Some credit card issuers make activation even easier by initiating the process for cardholders. Completing activation is quick and simple. Just follow the instructions provided by your card issuer and start shopping with added safety and confidence.

How do I know Activation is secure and safe?

Personal and payment card information is transmitted using a high level of encryption (SSL), and is stored on our secure server behind a firewall to protect against unauthorized access.

Once I activate my card, will I use my password wherever I shop?

You'll only use your Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode password at participating online stores, but we recommend you to look for Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode online stores if possible.

How will online stores know that my card is activated?

Whenever you use your active card to pay at participating online stores, your credit card number will automatically be recognized and the Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode password window will appear. Your password will be required to complete your purchases.

What if I forget my password?

If you forget your password, click "Forgot your password" on the Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode password window and follow the instructions provided by your credit card issuer. If you still can't remember your password you'll need to contact your credit card issuer.

I have additional questions about Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode. Who can I contact?

You will find additional informatio in the following sites:

- Verified by Visa - Visa Europe (http://www.visaeu.com/verified/)

- MasterCard SecureCode (http://www.mastercard.com/securecode/)

- Visa Europe (http://www.visaeu.com/)

- MasterCard (http://www.mastercard.com/)

You may also contact your Visa card issuer directly for the most up-to-date information about using Verified by Visa with your Visa card.

Can I pay by credit card in CostadelSol-Travel.com without using Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode service?

We regret to inform you tha we only accept payments by credit card using Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode service beacuse the card holder's identity is authenticated. Accepting credit card without Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode means that someone else knowing your credit card number and experiation date may make any payment online.

We are commitment with Internet Fraud Prevention Policies and with protecting our clients and Internet consumers from fraud shopping on the web.

If you cannot pay be credit card using Verified by Visa & MasterCard SecureCode service, you can choose to pay by bank transfer, where you don't need to provide us any payment details.

 

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