About Calzados ArteFyL and 3Dsecure

On Calzados ArteFyL website, 3Dsecure technology is used for the security of payment transactions. The 3Dsecure protocol is the cornerstone of new payment services created by the VISA and MasterCard card associations to improve the validation of payments over the Internet.

3Dsecure is secure authentication technology using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for the transfer of information and enquiries among participants with the aim of verifying the cardholder for online purchases and protecting card information on transmission over the Net.

Verified by VISA is used for the implementation of the 3Dsecure protocol for VISA cards. MasterCard SecureCode is used for the implementation of MasterCards.

These two logos guarantee that payments are made in accordance with standards drawn up by MasterCard and VISA.

3Dsecure authentication

Some cards implement 3DSecure authentication - the card is protected by an additional password. When paying by such card, you have to enter not only the number, validity and CVV2/CVC2 of the card, but also this password. By this additional password, the card is protected against the possibility of abuse during the internet payment.

How to get the 3Dsecure secret key?

Contact your bank and ask for your credit card's 3Dsecure secret key.
Of course it doesn't cost anything, € 0.

The benefits of 3D-Secure for customers include

    •    High transaction security and transparency
    •    A simpler method of ordering and paying for products
    •    The high trustworthiness of business partners who support 3D-Secure
    •    Customer authentication during the transaction enhances security
    •    A global solution supported by the VISA and MasterCard card associations

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