Is paying by mobile phone bill also secure? Are you sufficiently protected against misuse? Find out more here.
In order to prevent unwanted payments, Austrian mobile providers use extensive security mechanisms or have set security-related framework conditions for the provider. In a digital store, for example, full registration is required. If the payment method "mobile phone bill" is selected, the phone number must be verified via SMS code.
With many providers, you also receive a TAN via SMS before the purchase to confirm the payment again. On a PC or laptop, payment by mobile phone bill is only made after entering a TAN. In addition, customers can block "Pay by mobile phone bill" free of charge with their mobile phone provider, for example directly in the self-care tool of the respective mobile phone provider. This blocking option is usually found under the term "third-party services". The blocking is effective immediately. All transactions can also be viewed at any time in this tool.
These and some other technical security mechanisms protect customers from misuse and unwanted payments. In addition, of course, the same precautions apply that are valid for other payment methods. You will find these here in our FAQ.
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* in the promotional period between 15.8. and 7.9.23
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