- Some Mastercard users can install NordVPN for free
- Le VPN now offers its services as part of credit card benefits
- The move indicates that digital awareness is increasing among consumers.
Do you have a Mastercard? If so, you will be happy to know that you may be able to use NordVPN’s services for free.
Nowadays, we know that using a VPN has become crucial to protecting your digital identity. But when a major payment service provider allows its cardholder to access one of the best VPNs for free as part of the benefits included in its plan, you realize that digital security has truly become an integral part of daily life.
Indeed, Mastercard cardholders can now use a NordVPN subscription in exactly the same way they currently access airport lounges, expedited services and other lifestyle benefits included in Mastercard’s list of exclusive benefits.
How to get your VPN
Depending on your bank or Mastercard issuer and the country you reside in, your Mastercard payment plan may now include NordVPN Basic and NordVPN Standard.
The basic version is already feature-packed and is a golden ticket to digital security, thanks to its excellent unblocking capabilities, servers in 126 countries, 10 simultaneous connections and the ability to block ads and malicious domains.
The luckiest users will be able to take advantage of NordVPN Standard, which exceeds all expectations, notably thanks to its next-generation digital antivirus suite.
The service helps protect your device from ads, trackers, malware, and malicious websites or downloads. It has already been ranked by cybersecurity specialist AV-TEST and West Coast Labs (WCL) as the best tool for blocking malicious websites and assessing malware. We also tested it and can confidently confirm that it outperformed most other VPNs.
Mastercard cardholders can redeem their NordVPN subscription by verifying eligibility at https://nordvpn.com/partners/mastercard.
Customers are advised to contact their bank or card issuer to ensure NordVPN digital benefits are included in their plan. Once their NordVPN subscription is activated, the service will ask them to create their Nord account and download the NordVPN app.
A huge lifestyle plus
The partnership between NordVPN and Mastercard reflects the growing focus on privacy within financial services, particularly in industries where digital security is critical as sensitive data is constantly shared.
In fact, virtual private networks (VPNs) allow cardholders to enhance their privacy by encrypting their browsing data and hiding their IP addresses. This provides strong protection against the risks associated with transactions carried out over public Wi-Fi networks, providing a defense against hackers who could intercept sensitive data.
The fact that a VPN is part of the benefits offered by a payment giant shows that customers are increasingly aware of the digital world and consider VPNs as an essential tool in their lives, just like vacations or entertainment.
“Digital security is becoming an essential part of daily life, especially as people increasingly manage their finances, shop and access important services online,” noted Kestas Saulis, Head of Payments at NordVPN.
Indeed, one might expect an ever-increasing demand for digital security from payment service customers, as they become increasingly aware of the real risks they face whenever they transact online and share personal data.
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