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15th August 2007
Improved on Line Security
As an online business we know that our customers' security is of the utmost importance. To this end we are working together with Visa and MasterCard to offer you extra protection when using your credit or debit card with us.
Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode work in the same way as Chip & Pin, protecting your card with a password against unauthorised use. If your bank or card issuer is already part of the scheme you may have seen the Verified by Visa or MasterCard SecureCode page appear when you last made a purchase with another participating Internet retailer.
From Wednesday 15 August 2007, when you next order with The Cigar Club, if your bank is participating you may be asked to register for either MasterCard SecureCode or Verified by Visa. This is likely to depend on the type of card you are using to make payment. Initially this will apply to bookings made using Maestro cards only, however the service will follow for Visa, MasterCard, Visa Debit, and Visa Electron in due course also.
Simply follow the online instructions to set up your password before completing your booking. This is a one-off registration process and, after you've chosen your password, all future bookings with The Cigar Club and other participating internet retailers will be completed with this added security. If you are unsure if your bank has not yet introduced this security measure, please visit www.mastercard.com or www.visaeurope.com for more information on how the system works and the benefits for your card security when this is introduced. Alternatively for more information please contact your bank directly.
We hope that this extra security reinforces your trust in our service.