Verified by Visa is a new method for additional safety when you transact online. Adding a password to your existing card, Verified by Visa ensures that only you can use your Visa card online. It's easy to use, and it's free.

Verified by Visa provides you with a password to protect your online transactions

Here are the steps:

Select the goods and/or services you want from an online store and proceed to the payment/checkout page.

Enter your Barclays debit card number and other details and the online store will connect with Barclays Bank to check whether your Card is secured with Verified by Visa.

Barclays Bank initiates a Verified by Visa pop-up window on your computer screen that includes your Personal Message

Enter your password. Barclays Bank will then confirm your identity to the merchant.

Your payment is authorized and your order is placed. It's that simple!

No, this is not optional. All online transactions will have to go through VBV process.

No, you need not apply for a new card. You can use any of your Barclays debit Visa card's to be protected by Verified by Visa.

No, you need not register for the service. This service is activated on all Barclays debit cards by default. However, when you use your debit card for the first time on internet, we will send you a registration code on your mobile no updated in bank records. You need to enter this registration code and generate a password for your future transactions.

No. All you need is an internet connection.

You can use Verified by Visa from any machine that has internet connection.

If you forget your password, you may reset your password (create a new password) by following the “Forgot Password” link on the VbV screen and entering your correct credentials.

Immediately contact Barclays Bank customer care numbers.