What is Smart Swipesmart Swipe is the new, smarter, more secure way to shop online. The Smart Swipe is the world’s first truly secure personal credit card reader. When you install Smart Swipe, you can swipe your credit card at your home or office computer just like you would in a store. Plug the Smart Swipe into your computer’s USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, go shopping to your favourite online stores & swipe your credit card - its that easy. The best part is that you know your credit card information is safe & secure. Why use Smart Swipe? Credit card companies, online retailers & security professionals spend millions every year to make the internet a safer place for credit card transactions. Despite these constant advances, credit card data is stolen every day. Why? Because your computer is vulnerable. The problem is that traditional online security (which revolves around concepts like encryption & SSL) only protects information as it travels from your computer to the online shopping site. But what happens to your information as you type it in & as it sits in your computers memory? In most cases, this information is vulnerable to malicious software (like spyware & viruses). Because of this vulnerability, criminals can steal your information right off of your computer, usually without you knowing about it.. . until it is too late. Smart Swipe secures your computer by protecting your sensitive information as you swipe your card through the device. Since your personal information is protected before it enters your computer, it is no longer vulnerable to these kinds of malicious software attacks. More Safety & More Convenience Best of all, this product is so easy to use that it makes online shopping much more convenient. Run the installation software & plug the device into a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. You will never again have to type your credit card information into a website. Smart Swipe increases the simplicity, the speed & the security of shopping online. Simplicity Plug & Play Installation - Just run the installation software & plug the device into an open USB (Universal Serial Bus) port Automatic Updates - As our software becomes more advanced, we will automatically share these enhancements with you Smart Swipe works within your existing browser security - this means that you can continue to shop online as you always have & Smart Swipe will work with you Speed You will never have to manually enter in your credit card information. Just swipe & Smart Swipe will do the rest for you The Internet is constantly changing & Smart Swipe is smart enough to change with it. Security Onboard Cryptographic Provider - Your credit card information is protected as you swipe your card through the device Smart Swipe makes your sensitive credit card information immune to most kinds of malicious software attacks FAQs What is Smart Swipe & why do I need it? The Smart Swipe is the world’s first truly secure home credit card reader. It is important to use because internet fraud & identity theft is a growing problem all around the world. People need to protect their sensitive information. The Smart Swipe gives you that protection while you shop online. When do I plug in the device? We recommend that you plug in the device during the installation process
- right after you restart your computer. However, it does not really matter when you plug in your device
- many customers only plug in the credit card reader when they are about to make a transaction. How does the Smart Swipe protect me? Even if the connection between your computer & the site you are buying from is safe, your card information has to travel through your computer (and is vulnerable) before being sent. The Smart Swipe encrypts (scrambles) your credit card information instantly, so your information never exists in an unencrypted state. Can I use my debit card? No, the Smart Swipe is currently only compatible with credit cards. In the United States it will work with credit/debit combos (ex. Visa check cards) Which credit cards are accepted? Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover & JBC. Chances are if the site you are buying from accepts the card, so will the Smart Swipe. What if someone else wants to use my Smart Swipe? No problem. All they will have to do is swipe their card. The Smart Swipe will work with any number of credit cards & any number of people. What if someone robs my home & steals my Smart Swipe, will they have all my information? No, the Smart Swipe doesnt store your card information so there would be nothing on your Smart Swipe to steal! What are the system requirements for the Smart Swipe? Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Internet Explorer 6 or higher, Requires Internet Connection & available USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. Can I use it at work or on the road? Yes, the Smart Swipe will work on any computer; as long as it meets the system requirements (see above). It is light & easy to pack, perfect for the road. Does it work out of the country? Yes, there is no technical reason it wont work anywhere, provided the website you are shopping on allows for out-of-country payments. What if I need to update my information? The Smart Swipe does not store any of your information, so there is nothing to be updated. If you get a new credit card, just swipe the new card when you arrive on a payment page. Is it Mac compatible? Not really
- at the moment, Smart Swipe is only compatible with PCs running Windows XP or Windows Vista & Internet Explorer. However, Tim from The Frozen Show successfully installed Smart Swipe on a Mac Book using a virtual machine running Windows XP. If I accidentally swipe my card multiple times, will the payment go through multiple times? No, the Smart Swipe will only accept one purchase per transaction. Can I use the Smart Swipe on any website? Yes. There are thousands of websites in our database with hundreds more being added every day. You can also use our customized protection tool to add almost any shopping website you wish to our database. This means that virtually every website works with the Smart Swipe! Do I have to pay a fee every time I swipe? No, after purchasing the Smart Swipe it will be free to use as much as you like. There are no hidden fees or costs. Will this technology be obsolete right away? Net Secure will keep updating its software & provide it to customers free of charge & free of hassle as new technology becomes available. If my computer gets a virus how is the Smart Swipe affected? The Smart Swipe is completely secure, & is not affected by viruses. Certainly your information will not be vulnerable, as it is not stored. What if I dont have my card with me, can I then enter the info manually on that computer? Yes, it is not recommended, but if you need to, you can choose not to use the Smart Swipe & still manually enter your card information. I see the lock icon on my web browser, & my website assures me their site is safe. Am I really at risk? Yes, their site & even the transaction may be secure, but you are still at risk. Before your information is secure it must travel through your computer in an unprotected state before being encrypted (scrambled) & is thus vulnerable. Getting Started with Smart Swipe Here is our getting started guide, condensed into seven easy to follow steps:- Install the latest version of the Smart Swipe software Re-start your computer Plug in the USB (Universal Serial Bus) device
- the device will light up when you plug it in Shop online Click the button when a page asks for your credit card information Swipe your credit card Complete the transaction