[Answer] Is it okay to reveal my bank card number? Note when making card transactions

1. Is it okay to reveal your bank card number?

When opening a new account, the bank will provide customers with a bank card number and bank account number. However, many people still confuse these two bank numbers with each other. 

• Bank account number usually 6 - 15 characters (may include numbers or numbers and letters). The account holder can transfer money or receive money via the bank account number. Complete disclosure of bank account numbers ARE NOT There is no serious problem, similar to providing a home address to receive a parcel.
• Bank card number is a sequence of 16 - 19 numbers and is embossed on the surface of the card. Revealing bank card numbers is possible VERY DANGEROUS, because thieves can take advantage of bank card numbers to steal personal information and make illegal transactions. Especially if accompanied by information such as CVV code, PIN code, OTP code or card expiration date. Therefore, you need to secure your card number carefully.

When you encounter this situation, please contact the bank immediately SeABank through numbers hotline 1900555587 for the fastest advice and support. 

2. Notes when using bank cards to ensure safety

Below are some notes when using bank cards that you need to know to ensure the safety of your bank account and avoid being taken advantage of by thieves to steal your assets: 

• Do not provide personal information to anyone to avoid fraudsters taking advantage of it to steal account information or commit money transfer fraud. Be careful when a strange phone number calls. 
• Bank account numbers should not be published on social networks to create opportunities for thieves to take advantage of information and assets.
• Shop on reputable, official websites to ensure the safety of your bank account and avoid fake websites. 
• Do not click on strange links or request information, reputable websites will have the first character https://.
• You should install security and anti-virus software on your phone to warn against fraudulent software or calls.
• Process quickly and contact the bank immediately if you suspect that your information has been leaked to promptly prevent the risk of information loss.
• Absolutely do not reveal important information on credit cards/international cards such as card number, CVV code, full name, expiration date... Because if crooks know this information, they will take advantage of your property. 
• Do not provide card security information or phone numbers to strangers via social networking sites to avoid bad guys taking advantage of them to steal personal information. 

3. Some questions related to bank card security

In addition to answering questions about bank card numbers being leaked, below SeABank will answer some questions related to bank card security:

1. Is it okay to reveal the bank transaction code?

After successfully implementing the transaction code, the bank will provide a unique transaction code when transferring money. Therefore, revealing your banking transaction code will not have any effect on your account. Because this account number is only effective when you provide the bank with information to check your transaction.

2. Will revealing a bank QR code cause information to be lost?

Revealing a bank QR code, just like revealing your account number, is completely normal and there is no danger to your account. Because when you provide your QR code to others, they can make a transfer transaction for you. When someone else scans your QR code, there is only account number information, account name and bank name. The information you need to keep in mind for security is your login name, password, Pin code and account balance to ensure the safety of your bank account. 

Revealing bank card numbers There will be a risk if crooks take advantage of it to appropriate property and steal information. Therefore, you need to carefully secure your bank card number and CVV card number information, password, and login name to avoid being stolen by thieves. If you have any questions or concerns about your card number or bank account, please contact us immediately SeABank Via hotline 1900555587 for the fastest and most accurate advice and answers.