YEREVAN, October 30. / ARKA /. Anelik Bank said today it has raised to a new higher 3D secure level the e-commerce for holders of Visa and MasterCard payment cards.

"E-commerce for holders of Visa and MasterCard payment cards has become more secure and safe, since holders of these cards are now able to make purchases backed by 3D Secure system", the bank said in a press release.

‘This system ensures the latest Verified security standards by Visa and MasterCard Secure Code for online payments in shops,’ the press release said.

The system creates new opportunities and benefits for cardholders by providing them with additional level of authentication for the transactions, as well as reduces the risk of fraud and provides customers with a safe and comfortable conditions.

"The bank is doing everything possible to ensure the comfort and safety of its clients’ funds. Cardholders need only to meet the minimum requirements set by payment and settlement systems for electronic shops – they must enable the SMS message service,' Astghik Martirosyan, a press officer for the bank, said.

According to her, when making an online purchase cardholders will be sent SMS-message, indicating the one time purchase authorization code.  The purchase will be confirmed after the entry of the numeric password in the relating field.

Martirosyan said to enable SMS messages service, cardholders should visit the head office or any branch of Anelik Bank with their passports and fill in an application form.

Anelik Bank was founded in 1990. It is now owned by Lebanese CreditBank SAL. ($ 1 - 472.58 drams). -0-