GDPR has been a thing for a while now, and EnterCard hired our Data protection officer (DPO), Henok Tesfazghi, back in 2018. Data privacy and information security has become a part of our daily work, and Henok is the one making sure we are up for the task. We took a chat with him to understand a bit more of a DPO’s role and responsibilities.
Many people pay by credit card during their vacation. Entercard’s experts on fraud has gathered their best advice. Credit card is a safe payment method, but in order avoid any problems we recommend being more observant in certain situations.
Use of real-time payments is one of the most dangerous trends in fraud, including so-called authorized push payment fraud. Criminals trick consumers into authorizing a payment of a fake invoice or unwittingly sending an SMS that triggers a payment.
Criminals utilize new technology and new schemes to commit payment fraud. Therefore, banks and card issuers must be even more sophisticated and use the latest analytic innovations to fight fraud.
Payment fraud is a pressing issue as criminals increase their level of sophistication and use of technology. New security solutions expose more than 8 out of 10 attempts, even before the fraud comes to the customer’s attention.
Scandinavian finance leader wins FICO® Decisions Award for Fraud Control using the FICO® Falcon® Platform Cloud Edition.
For the first time in Denmark, credit card companies and other financial services companies can now electronically verify whether a customer has debt with other lenders before entering into a credit agreement. EnterCard is one of the members of KreditStatus, a new data sharing system that draws upon daily updated information about the customer’s debt to other member companies.
A credit card is a good companion on trips abroad or when you go shopping at your local store or on the net. It is safer and more flexible than carrying around large amount of cash. At the same time many credit cards can be customized for your specific lifestyle.
With a simple touch, all re:member customers with an iPhone 5S or newer, can now log in to their re:member app to check their balance, their credit limit, stay on top of transactions, increase their credit limit, and transfer money to their own bank account. This is possible through the launch of Touch ID technology in the new re:member app in Norway and Sweden.
Bring your girlfriends on a city trip. With low travel prices, good flight connections and a strong exchange rate, it has never been more tempting to take a shopping trip to New York. This American city is the perfect shopping venue, with both a product range that will exceed your fantasies and short walking distances between shops, hotels and restaurants.
Would you like to go with your pals to see a football match in England? Football tours to England are very popular, so tickets to the major matches can be difficult to find. If you plan your trip well and follow some good advice, it is certainly possible to plan a great football trip for you and your friends.
If you are vigilant, you can find some good bargains these days, as many shops need to sell off their seasonal goods. See how to more easily afford your dream sofa, which is now reduced to half price.
Holidays are a time for enjoyment with friends and family, and you would rather not think too much about finances and expenses. If you are renting a car abroad, you should take a number of precautions. Then you can avoid unnecessary stress and difficulties on your holiday if a problem arises.
Large cities in Europe are popular travel destinations for Norwegians, but unfortunately some European cities are more plagued with pickpockets than other places. Tripadvisor has investigated which ten large European cities are the worst when it comes to pickpockets, based on users' trip reports and how many mention pick pocketing.
Scandinavians are travelling as never before, and we love lazy days on holiday and good times with family. Most people want to indulge themselves a little extra during the holiday. With a credit card, you can take out money as needed during the holiday. Indeed, you should actually pay all holiday expenses with a credit card, as this is the most secure payment method abroad.
Scandinavians are world leaders when it comes to card use abroad, and what many do not know is that they can lose large sums if they choose the wrong currency when paying. When you are going to make a purchase abroad, you will often have the choice of whether you want to pay in kroner or a local currency. Learn the difference between paying with kroner and local currency once and for all!