What are best practices to keep debit and credit cards secure

Updated June 18, 2026

To keep your Novo card safe, follow these best practices:

Only use trusted sites and devices. Make sure the websites you shop on are secure, and avoid saving your card information on shared or public computers.

Keep your card details private. Only provide card details to merchants you trust, and avoid emailing or texting photos of the front or back of your card to anyone.

Don’t share your PIN. Keep your personal identification number completely to yourself and hide the keypad when using it.

Lock your card. You can instantly freeze your card directly from the Novo app if you temporarily misplace it or just want extra peace of mind.

Monitor your transactions regularly. Keep an eye on your account activity, so you can quickly spot any unfamiliar or unauthorized charges.