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7 habits for keeping your crypto and card secure

Good security is mostly good habits. These seven take minutes to set up and protect you every day.

1. Use an authenticator app

Krypkard asks for an authenticator code for sign-ins, top-ups and limit changes. Use a dedicated authenticator rather than SMS, and back up your recovery codes offline.

2. Freeze first, ask questions later

If your card goes missing, freeze it straight away. It takes one tap, and unfreezing is just as quick if it turns up in your other jacket.

3. Turn on real-time alerts

Every payment and deposit appears instantly. If you see something you don't recognise, you'll know within seconds.

4. Double-check deposit addresses

Always copy your deposit address from your account and check the first and last characters before sending. Make sure you're sending on a supported network.

Your card, protected. Identity-verified accounts, authenticator-confirmed changes and one-tap freeze come with every Krypkard.

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5. Keep card details in your account

Your full card number is only shown inside your account. Don't screenshot it or store it in notes.

6. Watch out for phishing

Krypkard will never ask for your authenticator codes or passwords by email, phone or message. If in doubt, open your account directly.

7. Set sensible limits

Set spending limits that match how you actually use your card. You can raise them in seconds when you need to.

Related: the Krypkard crypto card, the USDC card.