cardsecurity
nounUK /ˈkɑːd sɪˌkjʊərəti/
US /ˈkɑrd sɪˌkjʊrəti/
Cardsecurity means keeping a card safe so nobody can use it without permission.
The bank added cardsecurity features to stop thieves from using stolen cards.
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2. The set of rules and technology that protect payment cards from being copied or misused.
Retailers must follow cardsecurity standards when handling customer payments.
3. The state of a card being free from risk of unauthorized access.
Contactless payments rely on cardsecurity to keep transactions private.
4. Measures taken to prevent identity theft linked to bank or ID cards.
She learned about cardsecurity after someone tried to open an account in her name.