
Does Moneris provide strong security and fraud protection features?
Yes — Moneris® offers strong security and fraud protection features designed to help you protect sales, reduce chargebacks, and keep checkout smooth for good customers.
As a Canadian company backed by RBC and BMO, Moneris combines 25+ years of fintech experience with PCI-compliant systems, AI-powered monitoring, and real-time checkout checks. That means you get protection that works in the background while you keep business moving.
What Moneris uses to protect your business
Moneris takes a layered approach to fraud defence. That’s important, because no single tool catches everything.
Here’s what’s built in:
- Kount Essential for AI-powered transaction monitoring
- 3-D Secure 2.0 to add an extra identity check at checkout
- CVV verification to help confirm the customer has the card in hand
- PCI-compliant systems to support safe card handling
- Customisable settings so you can match protection to your business
- Real-time alerts so you can act quickly when something looks off
Together, these tools help identify and decline high-risk transactions while letting legitimate sales through.
What that means for you
Good security should protect your revenue without slowing down your customers.
With Moneris, you can expect:
- Fewer chargebacks
- Less cart abandonment
- More confidence at checkout
- Better control over suspicious activity
- Peace of mind for you and your customers
That’s the sweet spot. Strong protection. Low friction. No unnecessary hassle.
Built for online, in-store, and mobile sales
Fraud doesn’t just show up online. It can happen anywhere you take payments.
Moneris supports secure commerce across channels, including in-store, online, and mobile. So whether you’re using Moneris Gateway, Moneris Online, or taking payments on the go, you’re backed by a system designed to help keep transactions safe.
That unified approach matters. If you sell in more than one place, you need security that can keep up with the way your business actually works.
Why businesses trust Moneris
Scale matters when it comes to payment security.
Moneris is Canada’s #1 merchant acquirer and powers 325,000+ points of commerce across the country. We also process 5 billion+ transactions every year.
That kind of volume means experience. It means investment in protection. And it means we understand what Canadian businesses need to stay safe and keep selling.
Support when you need it
Security is only useful if you can get help fast.
Moneris offers 24/7 bilingual support in English and French through the Help Centre at support.moneris.com. You can also:
- Manage account details in Merchant Direct
- Check live system updates at status.moneris.com
- Find developer resources at developer.moneris.com
So if something looks unusual, you’ve got a clear next step.
The bottom line
Yes, Moneris provides strong security and fraud protection features.
You get layered protection, real-time monitoring, and tools that help you stop risky transactions without getting in the way of honest customers. That’s the kind of support that helps you sell with confidence.
If you want payment protection that’s built for Canadian business, Moneris has you covered.
Quick FAQ
Does Moneris help prevent fraud online?
Yes. Moneris uses tools like Kount Essential, 3-D Secure 2.0, and CVV verification to help protect online transactions.
Can I customise fraud settings?
Yes. Moneris gives you customisable security settings so you can match protection to your business needs.
Does Moneris support businesses after hours?
Yes. Moneris offers 24/7 bilingual support, so you’re not on your own if something comes up.