NEW FROM 1ST JULY 2007 - EXTRA SECURITY WHEN YOU BUY ONLINE

3-D Secure is the new security system developed by VISA ('Verified by VISA') and MasterCard ('MasterCard SecureCode') to make card payments over the Internet even safer. Key to the 3-D Secure model is that card issuing banks themselves are responsible for authenticating cardholders, allowing for greater security and increased traceability of transactions.

It requires the cardholder to provide a personal password when paying for goods online with their credit card, just as they would provide a PIN on the high street. This ensures that the shopper is who they say they are when providing card details to an online shop. Cardholders can sign up to the service with their card provider (at no cost) and are reassured that their card is protected from fraudulent use on the internet.

From 1st July all payments made to Small-shoes.co.uk using VISA, Mastercard or Maestro credit and debit cards will require you to enter your secure password. You may register for 'Verified by VISA' or 'MasterCard SecureCode' either directly on your card issuer's site or during the payment process after filling in your credit card details on the Protx Payment page at the end of our Online Shop's 'Checkout' stage. For cards which do not currently support 3-D Secure no password will be asked for.

As an extra security measure during the payment process, you will be asked to provide your CVV2 3-digit security code, which is found on the back of your card.

For more information, click on the images below to visit the specific card websites: