What is card skimming?

Card skimming is a type of fraud that occurs when information on your debit or credit card is stolen. Below are some safety measures that you can use to protect yourself when at an Absa ATM, and information on how Absa ensures that you are protected when making transactions.

 

How to prevent card skimming and what we’re doing to protect you

  • Don’t share your card or PIN with anybody.
  • Never keep a copy of your PIN with your card.
  • Use your hand to cover the keypad whenever you enter your PIN.
  • Be aware of your account activity: Activate our notification services (NotifyMe or use our Absa Banking App) so that you get alerted whenever there is a transaction on your account. 

Contact details

Call us on:

Fraud Hotline: 

0860 557  557
+27 (0) 11 501 5089

3D Secure Call Centre: 

+27 (0) 11 354 4058