World The Triple Shield of the Transaction World: 3 Domain Secure (3DS)
- Peter Johnson

- Dec 15, 2023
- 3 min read

Are you familiar with 3DS?
Nope.
Don't fret, the majority have not. However, this diminutive superhero is your ally when it comes to a secure transaction!
It's like an invisible barrier warding off the malicious arrows of digital fraud.
Fill your virtual basket and prepare for an exciting experience! 3DS has arrived...
3 Domain Secure, also known as 3DS, is an enhanced security protocol developed by Visa and MasterCard to further protect online purchases made with credit and debit cards. In accordance with the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2), it is a required measure for all card payments in the European Union (EU) as a preventive measure for card-not-present fraud. This protocol applies to all major card networks, such as MasterCard, Visa, and Diner's.
The formation of 3DS was prompted by the following aims: The issuer, the platform provider and the cardholder.
The term 3DS refers to the three entities that are taking part in all 3D Secure transactions: The issuer, the platform provider and the cardholder.
Now the 3DS procedure begins!
We saw the advantages of 3DS 1.0! But certain shortcomings led to 3DS 2.0 being developed.
Users experienced difficulty viewing the 3DS authentication page on their devices, resulting in possible usability issues.
Users not being able to perceive the authentication page caused them to see it as an issue of security, which raised worries concerning the validity of the transaction process.
The authentication process experienced difficulties with mobile browsers, causing disruption to transactions for those using these platforms.
Many users complained that the additional authentication process was unnecessary and caused frustration, making them more likely to give up on the purchase.
The authorization page's slow loading speeds caused user annoyance, hindering the effectiveness and overall satisfaction of the online transaction process.
Users encountered difficulties with determining the validity of popup windows that were related to the authentication process, creating mistrust and leading to abandoned transactions.
The 3D Secure 2.0 protocol is able to address the challenging dynamic of increasing conversions while managing fraud risk. Its purpose is to facilitate an enhanced flow of information between transaction parties. Unlike its predecessor, version 1.0, 3D Secure 2.0 utilizes token-based and biometric modes of authentication such as facial or voice recognition to create a smoother payment experience.
3D Secure 2.0 grants cardholders a simpler checkout process, with decreased wait times, fewer passwords, and an easier way to complete their purchase.
It is noteworthy that 3D Secure 2.0 surpasses its forerunner by permitting non-browser-based payment techniques, such as wearables, in-app acquisitions, mobile payments, and digital wallets.
With 3D Secure 2.0, there is a clear enhancement in risk assessment, as over 100 data points are sent to issuers when deciding whether to approve or decline a transaction. This represents a considerable amount more than what was available in the previous protocol, which has a positive effect on fraud prevention. As such, 3D Secure 2.0 is seen as a very strong platform for protecting online payments.
We observed that 3DS necessitates an extra step in the customer's checkout procedure, necessitating the identification through exclusive passwords or authentication codes sent either via email or SMS.
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Banks that issue cards use the ACS to meet their cardholder authentication requirements.
MPI serves as the platform for the cooperation of merchants, payment gateways, and acquiring banks when initiating authentication. By establishing the cardholder's card information, it is able to identify the relevant bank that participates in 3D Secure, and if the cardholder is enlisted, they will be connected to their bank's secure page for verification of identity.
Apart from the European Union, 3DS is being implemented by separate banks, payment, and financial organizations in countries like India, Australia, Canada, and a number of nations situated in the Middle East, Africa, North America, and Latin America.
In recent weeks, we have been taking a closer look at the Payment Services Directive (PSD) of Europe, its necessary provision of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), and, finally, its security protocol (3DS).
Nevertheless, our research is not limited to Europe! We will soon be investigating worldwide payment regulations, environment, and more!
In the meantime, enjoy your reading!
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