Confidence and Security when you shop online Internet shopping lets you choose from the best the world has to offer – and now you can feel safe when you shop online with your Australian Defence Credit Union Visa card. Verified by Visa gives you the peace of mind of knowing no-one but you can use your Australian Defence Credit Union Visa card online. All you have to do is link a password and a Personal Assurance Message (PAM) to your Visa card. Once registered, you will be shown your PAM and asked to enter your password every time you shop online with a participating Verified by Visa merchant. The appearance of your PAM will confirm your transaction is being authenticated by Australian Defence Credit Union. Entry of your password will confirm you really are the authorised cardholder. Once your password is checked, your identity will be verified, the transaction will be completed as normal and you will have the peace of mind of knowing no-one but you can use your Visa card online. It’s that safe. And that simple! Naturally, you can also use your Visa card in the usual way at online stores that are yet to participate in the Verified by Visa program. How do I register? Register for Verified by Visa on the internet in just minutes. 1. Have your Verified by Visa member registration number and Visa card in front of you. (If you haven’t received your number, or if you have misplaced it, please contact us on 1300 13 23 28 or email us on service@adcu.com.au. 2. When you have your card and member registration number to hand, click here to register your Australian Defence Credit Union Visa Card. 3. Follow the instructions. How does it work? 1. When you’re shopping online, purchase your goods in the usual way and enter your Visa card number when requested. 2. If you are dealing with a participating Verified by Visa merchant, a pop-up window will display your Personal Assurance Message. This reassures you that you’re connected to Australian Defence Credit Union. 3. Confirm your Personal Assurance Message and then enter your password. 4. Your purchase will be authorised and your order will go ahead as normal. It’s that simple! To view Frequently Asked Questions, click here.