If you’re a BSN (Bank Simpanan Nasional) customer and want to make secure online purchases with your BSN debit card, you’ll need to activate the BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function. This function allows you to shop online at 3D Secure merchants with ease. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process in 5 easy steps, and you can choose between temporary or permanent activation based on your preferences.
What is BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function?
The BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function is a feature that enables you to use your BSN debit card for online transactions. By default, it’s deactivated as a security measure to prevent unauthorized purchases and card fraud. To activate it, you must have a BSN account with a BSN ATM/debit/credit card and register for myBSN Internet Banking, which you can do either online or at a BSN branch.
Why Should You Activate BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function?
Activating the BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function offers several benefits:
- Shop Online: You can make online purchases at 3D Secure merchants both locally and internationally.
- Enhanced Security: You’ll receive a one-time password (OTP) via SMS for each online purchase, adding an extra layer of security.
- Manage Your Transactions: You can easily manage your online purchase limit and status through myBSN Internet Banking.
- Track Your Transactions: You can keep tabs on your online purchase history and balance via myBSN Internet Banking.
How to Activate BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function
There are two methods to activate or deactivate the BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function: through a BSN ATM or via myBSN Internet Banking. Below are the steps for both options:
Activation via BSN ATM
- Insert your BSN Visa Debit Card into a BSN ATM.
- Select the ‘PIN CHANGE / OTHERS’ option.
- Click on ‘MAINTENANCE.’
- Choose ‘ONLINE PURCHASE.’
- Select either ‘TEMPORARY ACTIVATION’ or ‘PERMANENT ACTIVATION.’
- If you choose temporary activation, you can specify the activation duration (from 1 hour to 24 hours).
- If you choose permanent activation, you can deactivate it anytime following the same steps.
Activation via myBSN Internet Banking
- Log in to your myBSN Internet Banking account.
- Click on ‘Debit Card.’
- Select ‘Online Purchase Status.’
- Choose your debit card number.
- Opt for either ‘TEMPORARY ACTIVATION’ or ‘PERMANENT ACTIVATION.’
- For temporary activation, set the desired duration (from 1 hour to 24 hours).
- If you prefer permanent activation, you can deactivate it whenever you wish through the same process.
How to Use BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function
Once you’ve activated the BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function, you can use your BSN debit card for online transactions at any 3D Secure merchant. Here’s how:
- Shop on your preferred website.
- Enter your debit card details as required and proceed to the payment page.
- You’ll be redirected to a secure page where you’ll receive an OTP (one-time password) via SMS on your registered mobile number with BSN.
- Enter the OTP and click ‘Submit.’
- You’ll receive a confirmation message indicating that your transaction is successful.
How to Manage BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function
You can easily manage your BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function through myBSN Internet Banking. Here are some key management tasks you can perform:
- Update Online Purchase Limit: You can adjust your daily online purchase limit (the default limit is RM500).
- Overseas Transaction Status: You can activate or deactivate overseas transactions (the default status is deactivated).
- Report Lost or Stolen Card: In case of a lost or stolen card, you can report it promptly.
- View Transaction History: You can keep track of your online purchase history and monitor your balance.
To access these features, log in to your myBSN Internet Banking account and navigate to the ‘Debit Card’ section.
Conclusion
We hope this guide has made it clear how to activate the BSN MyBSN Online Purchase Function for your BSN debit card. By doing so, you’ll unlock the convenience and security of online shopping with BSN. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact BSN through the provided channels.
- BSN Contact Centre (24 hours):
- Tel: 1300 88 1900 or +603-2613 1900 (Overseas)
- Fax: 03-2613 1888 (General), 03-2688 0888 (Credit Card)
- Email: customercare@bsn.com.my
- Visit the nearest BSN branch for assistance.
Happy shopping!