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14 posts tagged “Security”.

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Credit Card Lost or Stolen Abroad? What to Do, Step by Step

8 October 2026

Lost your card overseas? Block it, call your issuer, use the network's emergency replacement and know your liability. A calm checklist for travellers.

TravelGuideSecurity
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Credit Card Skimming at Petrol Pumps and ATMs: How to Stay Safe

30 September 2026

How card skimming works at petrol pumps and ATMs in India, the warning signs to look for, the card settings that limit damage, and what to do if your card is cloned.

SecurityFuelCard Basics
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Credit Card International Usage: How to Enable and Control It

29 September 2026

How to switch on international usage on your credit card, set online, ATM and contactless limits, and avoid declined payments, forex surprises and fraud abroad.

SecurityTravelCard Basics
Person checking a refund notification on a phone next to a credit card

Credit Card Refund Timeline in India: How Long It Takes

27 September 2026

How long a credit card refund takes in India, from merchant returns to failed transactions, what RBI's rules say, and what to do when the money doesn't arrive.

Card BasicsMoney MechanicsSecurity
Departure board at an Indian airport showing a cancelled flight

Credit Card Chargeback for Flight Cancellation: India Guide

27 September 2026

How to get your money back with a credit card chargeback when an airline or travel portal cancels your flight and won't refund, with steps, timelines and pitfalls.

TravelCard BasicsSecurity
A phone screen showing a fingerprint biometric authentication prompt during a payment

AI and Biometrics: The Future of Credit Card Fraud Prevention

31 August 2026

Fraud detection is moving from static OTP rules to real-time behavioral models and biometric checks. Here's what's actually changing for cardholders.

Security2026 Trends
A person looking suspiciously at a phone call while holding a credit card

Credit Card Scams in India 2026: OTP Fraud, Fake KYC Calls, and QR Traps

27 August 2026

An updated 2026 guide to the most common credit card scams in India — OTP phishing, fake KYC update calls, QR code scams, and card-not-present fraud — and how to shut each one down.

Security
A person reviewing a credit card statement and RBI guidelines on a laptop

RBI's Evolving Credit Card Rules: What's Changing in 2026

14 August 2026

How RBI has been tightening credit card regulations around billing cycles, network portability, interest calculation, and grievance redressal.

Card BasicsSecurity
A person shopping online on a laptop with a credit card nearby

The Rise of Virtual Credit Cards: Maximum Security for E-Commerce

29 June 2026

Virtual credit cards generate disposable card numbers for online checkout, keeping your real card details out of every merchant's database.

SecurityOnline Shopping
A person checking a credit card fraud alert notification on their phone

Credit Card Fraud Protection in India: What to Check and What to Do

21 June 2026

Most card fraud is preventable with a few habits, and most losses are recoverable if you act fast. What zero liability covers.

Security
A credit card being tapped against a contactless payment terminal

Tap to Pay Explained: How NFC Credit Card Payments Work in India

27 April 2026

How contactless NFC tap-to-pay works on Indian credit cards, the transaction limits that apply, and whether it's actually safe to leave enabled.

Card BasicsSecurity
A person entering an OTP on their phone to complete an online card payment

New 2FA Security Rules: How Online Credit Card Payments Are Changing

22 April 2026

Two-factor authentication on card payments keeps tightening in India — here's what's changed for OTPs, device binding, and checkout flows.

SecurityCard Basics
A cardholder entering a PIN at a card machine next to a phone showing an OTP prompt

Credit Card PIN vs OTP: When Each One Is Actually Required

27 March 2026

PIN, OTP, or nothing at all — which authentication a credit card transaction needs depends entirely on the channel, not the amount alone.

Card BasicsSecurity
A tokenised digital card icon replacing a physical credit card number on a phone screen

RBI Card Tokenisation Rules Explained: What Happens to Your Saved Cards

20 March 2026

RBI's tokenisation mandate bans merchants from storing raw card numbers. Here's how it actually changes saved cards, autopay, and checkout.

SecurityCard Basics