Activate 3DS to shop online with a personal credit card

3-D Secure ensures the highest security when shopping online with your credit card. 3DS is also known as Visa Secure and MasterCard SecureCode.

Important: Before we can instruct you on how to activate 3-D Secure (3DS), first we need to know if you have E-Banking and Mobile Banking. Simply select below which situation applies to you.

Tip: If you have received a card requested from a partner or a member of your family please proceed to the 3DS for a partner card page.

How to activate 3DS on a personal card

I don’t have E-Banking or Mobile Banking

Part 1 of 3: Start by signing up for E-Banking & Mobile Banking

1. Download the Access App

Download the UBS Access App from the Apple Store
Download the UBS Access App from the Google Play

2. Open the Access App and tap on I only have a card

3. A mobile browser window will open – register your card for E-Banking by filling in all details and tap Submit

Your card is now being registered for E-Banking and Mobile Banking.

Important: Your new contract number will either be sent via SMS immediately, or you will receive it in a letter in a few business days. When you have received it, continue to Part 2.

Part 2 of 3: Continue with the details you’ve been sent

Part 3 of 3: Finish the activation of 3-D Secure

7. Choose a Device name and tap Next

8. Set your Access App PIN and tap Confirm

9. Recommended: Allow push notifications by tapping on Set up now

3DS is now activated on your credit card and you can shop online securely. You can also access your bills, transactions, and card limits in E-Banking or Mobile Banking at any time.

I have E-Banking or Mobile Banking

Is your card in your E-Banking?

Log in to E-Banking. If your card is visible, you’re all set! 3DS is already activated on your card.

You can shop online securely. You can also access your bills, transactions, and card limits in E-Banking or Mobile Banking at any time.

If your card is not in your E-Banking, add it

Part 1 of 2: Start by registering your card in E-Banking

1. Login to E-Banking on your computer

2. Click on Settings, then on Manage my cards

3. Scroll to the Credit Cards section and click Manage cards

4. Then click on + Add card

5. Fill in your new card number and your Date of Birth, and then click on Register

You will receive a letter with a PIN. This may take a few days. When you have received the PIN, come back and continue the registration below.

Part 2 of 2: Finish by confirming your registration

6. Return to the Manage cards screen (as seen in step 03)

7. Enter the PIN code sent to your company

8. Click on Activate to confirm you registration and complete the activation

3DS is now activated on your credit card and you can shop online securely. You can also access your bills, transactions, and card limits in E-Banking or Mobile Banking at any time.

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