Features & Benefits
- This is an additional service offered to MCU members by VISA® Purchase Alerts.
- Get a text or email whenever you pay* with your VISA® card. This can help you immediately identify potentially fraudulent activity.
- Choose the notification triggers that match your needs. You’ll get real time** text or email alerts based on your selected criteria.
- VISA® Purchase Alerts are free. However, some cell phone carriers may charge a fee to send or receive a text message. Message and data rates may apply. Please check your mobile plan or contact your mobile carrier for further information.
*A qualified transaction is any transaction routed through VISA®.
**Actual time to receive a transaction alert is dependent on wireless service and coverage within area.
Here's How It Works
1. Check your card eligibility.
2. Create an account to register your mobile device and email. You will need to create a new, unique Username and Password for this service. This will create a new account with VISA® Purchase Alerts.
3. Choose the notification triggers that match your needs, such as transactions exceeding a set amount.
4. If you experience problems creating a new account, contact VISA® Purchase Alerts Customer Service at VisaPurchaseAlertsHelp@visa.com.
View the VISA® Purchase Alerts FAQ for more information.