Visa Dispels Myths With Facts About Digital Payments

The surge in digital payments has promoted several myths around the security of digital payments. Visa clears common misconceptions for you to enjoy seamless and secure digital payment experiences. 

Myth: Payment apps store sensitive payment credential information on your phone! 

Fact: Modern digital payment systems like those from Visa, use measures like tokenization and end-to-end encryption to ensure user data security.

Myth: Strong passwords are enough to secure transactions! 

Fact: Strong passwords are a good first step, but multi-factor authentication that combine passwords with other verification methods like OTP, add layers of protection. 

Myth: Contactless payment is prone to frauds! 

Fact: Contactless payments involve a highly secure encryption process that follows global security standards. Contactless methods use advanced technology such as Near Field Communication (NFC) that secure transactions, by ensuring data is only transmitted across a very short distance, reducing interception risk.

Myth: QR codes are easily hackable! 

Fact: Only scan trusted QR codes; avoid sharing passwords/PIN/Personal information and make secure QR transactions. QR codes are a kind of link so be careful and do not share information if the QR code leads to a fraudulent website or requests personal information.  

Myth: Digital wallets are less secure than bank transactions! 

Fact: Digital wallets often include extra security features such as tokenization, biometric authentication and device-level encryption. Particularly, tokenization replaces sensitive card details with tokens, adding an extra layer of security. 

As digital payments become important to daily life, know your facts from myths. Stay updated and informed about robust security measures implemented by payment providers to embrace digital transactions confidently. 

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.