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MasterCard won't disclose who leaked my credit card details

I was recently informed, by the payment processing agency of my bank, that an online shop was compromised and that as a precaution my MasterCard credit card was frozen and replaced. There was no actual fraudulent charge. I have inquired with my bank…
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Why do VISA "Electron" and Master Card "Maestro" cards have special limitations in when they technically work?

Translated by me to English from Swedish, from VikingLine.se: We welcome payments onboard with the following cards: American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, Finnish bank cards, Master Card, VISA. VISA Electron and Maestro cards are accepted…
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How can I stop fraudulent recurring credit card transactions being forwarded to a new card?

I have a Mastercard credit card issued by a U.S.-based financial institution. Several billing cycles ago the card information was compromised and several hundred transactions were initiated. The card issuer's fraud detection was able to flag all…
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Transferring balances left over prepaid credit cards

How can one transfer small balances, leftovers, on prepaid credit cards? I actually have 6 or 7 prepaid Visa or Mastercard cards left with balances between $1 and $4. I would like to get rid of them. I do not want to throw them away. Is there a way…
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Why are American Express cards are not as popular as Visa or MasterCard?

For me, AMEX is a preferred choice because I can earn more treat points. But I found that (at least in Malaysia), a lot of merchants are rejecting AMEX card in favor of Visa or MasterCard. Why?
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Is there any inherent difference between Visa and Mastercard credit cards?

Are there any inherent differences between a Visa credit card and a Mastercard credit card? Obviously, there can be huge differences between one Visa card and another. And between one Mastercard and another. But I am wondering about any significant…
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Can a Merchant Really Charge to My Credit Card with Only the Number, Name and Expiry Date?

I was talking to a hotel and to reserve a room, they asked for my credit card details. It was not a payment via a secure link like online shopping (where I even get an app notification to authorise a specific amount which is shown in the…
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How are Visa payWave and MasterCard PayPass protected against unauthorized use?

Visa payWave and MasterCard PayPass have similar description - the card is equipped with antenna that it uses to talk to the terminal. For small purchases (something like less that $50) the transaction is authorized by bringing the card close (smth…
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Can I prepay a Credit Card to make a Large Purchase greater than my credit limit?

I want to make a large purchase at a retail store to the sum of $10,000 but the credit limit on my card is set at $2000. If I send $10K to my credit card will the purchase be allowed to go through? Not sure if the credit limit is a hard limit or…
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What to do if asked to insert a 4-digits security code?

I own a MasterCard credit card. It has a 3-digit CVV code written on it, and I've always used it to make purchases. Now I'm in Ireland and everyone here wants me to insert a 4-digit code. The problem is that I don't have such code, and looking on…
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Received email from credit card company: "URGENT: Your Master Card SecureCode Password has expired!" Is it legitimate?

(Public service announcement) I received an email titled "URGENT: Your Master Card SecureCode Password has expired!" The email body is an image. Is it legitimate?
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Choosing debit card: MasterCard Debit or Visa Electron?

What to take into account when choosing debit card for my personal account, between MasterCard Debit and Visa Electron? Should I take into account for example possible international travel (EU vs US)? Both types have the same popularity in my…
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Can I be charged for a transaction that I cancel on MasterCard SecureCode enabled site?

I have a question about a transaction that "happened" to me a few days ago. I was buying flight tickets on a page that had a Mastercard SecureCode sign next to credit card fields - mytrip.com After I entered my details I was taken to the…
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MasterCard and SWIFT

I have MasterCard. With Master Card I have received paper where I have two important things. Card number Account number So. Questions. For SWIFT transactions I should use Account number. Yes? (I'm trying to transfer funds from odesk.com to my…
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Credit card changed by card company: Why is Citi changing my Visa dividend platinum select card to dividend world Mastercard?

My citi divident platinum select card is being replaced with citi dividend world mastercard. I don't quite understand their explanation. But what are the changes on the benefits? why change from visa to mastercard? I think visa is more popularly…
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