Card Security

Chip Technology

Chip cards have a microchip embedded in the card that provides increased protection against fraud.
Your chip card comes with technology that is already in use around the world, and has been proven to reduce counterfeit fraud.
Shop with confidence—at home and around the world—knowing that the chip in your card can help protect you from fraud.

Chip Cards Are Easy to Use
Your MidBest Bank Mastercard has chip and magnetic stripe technology. That means, regardless of what type of terminal a merchant has, you’ll be able to use your card anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

At retailers with chip-enabled terminals.
Insert your card and follow the prompts on the terminal.

At retailers without chip terminals.
Swipe your card and proceed as you normally would.

Over the phone or online.
Provide your card information the way you always have when you’re ready to make a purchase.

Debit Card Fraud Alerts

In the event a debit card transaction is questionable or suspicious, you may receive an alert to confirm your debit card activity is legitimate. This alert may come in one of three ways:

1. Text
2. Email
3. Automated Phone Call

We will NEVER ask you for your PIN number or your card number in any communication we send nor will we redirect you to another site via a link in our communications.

Mastercard^® Protection

Zero Liability
Have peace of mind knowing that you won’t be held responsible for “unauthorized transactions” on your MidBest Bank Mastercard. Zero Liability coverage applies to purchases made in-store, over the telephone, online or via a mobile device. You will not be held responsible for unauthorized transactions if:

• You have used reasonable care in protecting your card from loss or theft; and
• You have promptly reported to MidBest Bank when you knew your card was lost or stolen.

Mastercard Identity Theft Alerts
Your MidBest Bank Mastercard is available with CS Identity’s (CSID) proprietary Internet surveillance technology that proactively detects stolen personal information and compromised data online. CSID is an industry leader in identity protection and fraud detection. At any point in time, Mastercard Identity Theft Alerts track thousands of websites and millions of data points, to alert you if your personal information is detected in a compromised position online.

Identifying Theft Resolution Services
Identity Theft Resolution Services help you with credit bureau notification and card replacement should you become the victim of identity theft, not just for your MidBest Bank Mastercard but for all the cards in your wallet.