Mastercard Enhanced ID Theft Protection
All MasterCard debit cardholders can receive these free services upon registration into the program.
- 24/7 identity theft resolution
- Online identity monitoring
- Social Security Number (SSN) and other personal information monitoring
- TransUnion credit monitoring report and score
- Suspicious activity alerts
- Lost wallet assistance
- Medical identity theft assistance
This program does not guarantee outcomes and does not include thefts involving non-U.S. bank accounts. It is still a wise decision to register for the protection that it does offer here.
Once you’re there, please follow these steps:
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen, enter the 16-digit debit card number
- Click ‘Get Started’
- Enter your information
- Choose a secure and memorable password to log back in and check your monitoring services or possible protection alerts.
- Review your information
- On the next page you can enter in more personal information to be monitored like your Social Security Number or email address.
- Click ‘Save & Go To Dashboard.’ Register and you will receive a welcome email with steps to activate monitoring.
- The email will direct you back to your dashboard to view and add more monitoring services.
- Select the items you would like to monitor then, select ‘Monitoring’ to get back to your dashboard.
- A number will now display next to the item category with an option to view then edit or delete.
- Repeat the previous steps to add additional monitoring. From the ‘Credit’ tab on the dashboard click ‘Activate Now.’
- Complete the required fields, click ‘Continue’
- Complete the verification requirements to receive a code via text or email for activation.
- You will now be able to view your Vantage credit score and analysis as well as access to your TransUnion credit report.