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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PREPAID VIRTUAL CARDFeatures and benefits of this prepaid virtual card:
These product features above won’t apply equally to everyone since not everyone needs these features or they can access similar benefits with other products. However, the prepaid virtual card offers ease of use and wide payment acceptance without the risk of overspending! Reasons why this prepaid virtual card may not be right for you:
If you have any questions about this product or its features, please contact us at the number above |
VIRTUAL CARD FEES INFORMATION BOX 4> | ||
Type of Fee | Transaction Fee Amount | Details of Fee Charged |
Domestic POS Transaction Fee | Free | In Canada (per transaction). |
International POS Transaction Fee | Free | In the U.S. or International (per transaction) . |
Load / Reload Fee | Free | We will charge you this fee each time you load or reload the Virtual Card. |
Foreign Currency Administration Fee | Free | For foreign currency transactions, we will charge you in Canadian currency if you use the Virtual Card to make transactions in a foreign currency. We will convert the transaction amount directly to Canadian dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the time we post the transaction to the Virtual Card. When the transaction is posted to the Virtual Card, in addition to the exchange rate, you will be charged the amount of this fee based on the amount of the transaction for each foreign currency transaction. |
Inactivity Fee | $1.95 | If you do not complete an approved purchase transaction on the Virtual Card during a period of at least 365 days, you will be charged this fee for every month thereafter until the earlier of: (i) the completion of a transaction on the Virtual Card; or (ii) the Funds Available being depleted to $0. |
Charge Back Fee | Free | We will charge you this fee in each instance where you report an erroneous Virtual Card transaction and our investigation shows that it was not the fault of the merchant. |
LIMITS TABLE | |
Wallet Load Limit | Up to a maximum amount of $3,000.00 may be loaded on the Wallet per day. Up to a maximum of 2 load transactions per day. |
POS Transaction Daily Limit | Up to a maximum of $3,000.00 per day is allowed for purchases of goods and services. |
Funds Available Limit | The maximum amount of Funds Available on the Wallet at any time is $10,000.00. |
The terms below have the following meanings when used in this Agreement:
Agreement: this cardholder agreement for a prepaid Virtual Card between DCBank and the Cardholder, the Privacy Code, and any amendments, replacements or updates we may provide from time to time.
Cardholder: the cardholder noted above.
Customer Service Representative: a customer service representative, available to you through the Customer Service number listed on the first page of the Agreement.
DCBank: Digital Commerce Bank.
Funds Available: the amount of funds that have been successfully loaded on the Wallet, up to the Funds Available Limit (as described in the Limits Table), less the total amount of: (i) all purchases (including any amounts relating to pending or preauthorized transactions); (ii) any holds placed on funds that have been loaded; and (iii) any fees and other amounts that may be charged to a Virtual Card under the Agreement.
loading: “loading” the Wallet isthe process of adding funds or increasing the balance of funds that may be accessed on a Virtual Card.
Head of an International Organization: (sometimes referred to as an HIO) is a person who is either (i) the head of an international organization established by the governments of states; or (ii) the head of an institution established by an international organization. An international organization is an organization set up by the governments of more than one country. If an organization was established by means of a formally signed agreement between the governments of more than one country, then the head of that organization is a HIO. The existence of these organizations is recognized by law in their member countries, but the organizations are not seen to be resident organizations of any one-member country.
Politically Exposed Canadian Person: a PEP (sometimes referred to as a Domestic PEP) in/from/related to Canada.
Politically Exposed Foreign Person: a PEP (sometimes referred to as a PEFP) in/from/related to a country outside of Canada.
Politically Exposed Person: (sometimes referred to as a PEP) is (A) any person who holds or has ever held one of the following offices or positions in or on behalf of a country: (1) a head of state or government, (2) a member of the executive council of government or member of a legislature, (3) a deputy minister (or equivalent), (4) an ambassador or an ambassador’s attaché or counsellor, (5) a military general (or higher rank), (6) a president of a state owned company of bank, (7) a head of a government agency, (8) a judge, or (9) a leader or president of a political party in a legislature; or (B) any of the following family members of an individual described in (A)(1)-(9): (i) mother, (ii) father, (iii) spouse, (iv) common law partner, (v) spouse’s or common law partner’s mother or father, (vi) brother, (vii) sister, (viii) half- brother, or (ix) half-sister, (in all cases regardless of citizenship, residence status, or birth place).
POS Transaction: a transaction where you access any Funds Available to purchase goods and services wherever the Virtual Card is accepted by a merchant or business.
Privacy Code: the DCBank privacy code, which may be updated from time to time.
Third Party Services: certain services (which may include credit or other lending services and loyalty programs) which may be offered by a third party other than DCBank, pursuant to your agreement(s) with any such third party, and which the third party may associate with the Virtual Card or to which the third party may provide access through the Virtual Card.
transaction:any transaction that is associated with a Wallet or Virtual Card including, but not limited to, any online transaction.
Virtual Card: a prepaid virtual card issued by DCBank, or any replacement virtual card, which allows you to access funds loaded on the Wallet and which may also provide you with access to certain products and services including, among other things, Third Party Services.
Wallet: the virtual wallet which is associated with Virtual Cards issued under this Agreement and includes the record of debits and credits with respect to transactions originated by a Cardholder and any other transactions.
We, us, our, and DCBank: DCBank or its agents.
Website: the Website which is listed on the first page of this Agreement, which you may access for details on the transactions you made on your Virtual Card or to obtain a copy of the Agreement.
You, your, yours, and Cardholder: the Cardholder and any other person who uses the Virtual Card.
2.1 The Agreement is between you and DCBank and governs the use of the Virtual Card. You should keep a copy of this Agreement with your important records. The Agreement shall come into effect on the date that is the earlier of (i) the date that we issue you a Virtual Card, (ii) the date that the Virtual Card is activated or (iii) the date of the Virtual Card’s first use.
2.2 You may access your Virtual Card issued by DCBank by logging in to the Cardholder portal at INSERT CARDHOLDER PORTAL URL. By signing this Agreement, loading a balance in the Wallet, or by activating or otherwise using the Virtual Card, you, as the Cardholder, acknowledge having (i) received and read the entire Agreement, (ii) accepted its terms and conditions, and (iii) agreed to the fees that are detailed herein.
TO AVOID PROBLEMS WHEN USING YOUR VIRTUAL CARD, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT USE YOUR VIRTUAL CARD IN THE SITUATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 4.2 AND 4.3 OF THIS AGREEMENT. The Virtual Card may allow you to access certain products and services provided by third parties other than DCBank, including, among other things, Third Party Services. DCBANK DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY THIRD PARTY SERVICES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LENDING, AND DCBANK DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ANY LOANS PROVIDED BY ANY THIRD PARTY. The terms and conditions applicable to the Third Party Services that are accessible through the Virtual Card are contained in the agreement(s) between you and the third party provider of such Third Party Services and DCBank is under no circumstances a party to any such agreement(s). This Agreement only relates to the Virtual Card, the fees payable or deductible as a result of the use of the Virtual Card, and any other matters expressly described in this Agreement. |
3.1 You cannot transfer your Virtual Card or the Wallet to anyone else without our consent. The Virtual Card is for your use alone and you must comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3.2 You are responsible for all transactions initiated by use of the Virtual Card and for all losses as set out in Section 6. If you permit someone else to use the Virtual Card, you agree that we may refuse to authorize any transactions initiated by such person with the Virtual Card. However, if we authorize transactions by another person, we may treat such person as authorized by you to use the Virtual Card and you authorize us to debit the amount of such transactions from the Funds Available.
4.1 The Virtual Card is a prepaid card, which means the Wallet must be loaded or preloaded with a certain amount of funds prior to use of the Virtual Card. Your Virtual Card is not a credit card. We will only honour transactions up to the amount of the Funds Available. You must always make sure you have sufficient Funds Available to cover the transaction.
4.2 Except as provided in Section 5.3 below, the transaction will likely be declined if the Funds Available on your Virtual Card are not sufficient to complete the transaction, including any associated fees and taxes. You can ask the merchant if they will accept a split tender transaction. This will enable you to use the amount up to the amount of Funds Available and cover the difference with another form of payment. Merchants are not obliged to accept split tender transactions.
4.3 Certain merchants may place a hold on the Funds Available by way of a pre-authorized charge. This may happen when you rent a car or reserve a hotel room. You are able to use your Virtual Card in these situations, however, the amount of Funds Available will be reduced by the amount of the hold and, as a result, will not be available to you until the merchant releases the hold. For this reason, we recommend that you do not use your Virtual Card in these situations. You can still use your Virtual Card to pay for these services when the transaction is completed. For example, you can use your Virtual Card when you return the rental car or when you check out of your hotel room.
4.4 Any funds which are loaded in the Wallet: (i) are not on deposit with DCBank; (ii) do not establish a separate individual deposit account; (iii) do not earn interest; and (iv) are not insured deposits under the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Act.
4.5 The Virtual Card will be valid and usable until the Funds Available are depleted or until the expiry date associated with the Virtual Card. Notwithstanding the expiry date associated with the Virtual Card, your right to use the Funds Available that are loaded in the Wallet will not expire. When the Virtual Card expires, you can obtain another Virtual Card by calling a Customer Service Representative. In order to load the Wallet, you may visit the merchant where you received the Virtual Card (if applicable) or you may otherwise visit the Website for additional options.
4.6 You agree to comply with all laws and not to use the Virtual Card for any illegal transactions, including the purchase of goods or services forbidden or not available to minors.
5.1 The Wallet may be associated with one or more Virtual Cards. You may only load the Wallet and use a Virtual Card up to the amounts described in the Limits Table above. You acknowledge and agree that DCBank may from time to time and at any time, in its sole and absolute discretion, amend the maximum amounts and limits provided in the Limits Table for any given period, with or without notice to you.
5.2 The time before funds become available may vary.
5.3 Your Virtual Card can only be used if the Funds Available on your Virtual Card are sufficient to cover your transaction, including any associated fees and taxes . Otherwise, the transaction will in most cases be declined. However, if an authorization should occur for any amount over the amount of Funds Available, due to an offline transaction or for any other reason, you acknowledge and agree that you are required to immediately repay us the amount that exceeds the Funds Available, regardless of how it was incurred. If you do exceed the Funds Available and don’t repay us the amount due plus any applicable fees within 30 days, you agree that we can share information about you and your use of the Virtual Card with consumer reporting agencies.
5.4 The Funds Available will decrease each time you use your Virtual Card for a transaction, or any time one of the fees identified in Section 7 are deducted.
5.5 If you do not have any Funds Available and you attempt three transactions while the Virtual Card has insufficient Funds Available, we will disable the Virtual Card to prevent any further transactions until you have a positive balance of Funds Available.
5.6 You may obtain information about the Funds Available by calling a Customer Service Representative at the number listed on the first page of this Agreement. For details on the transactions you made on your Virtual Card or to obtain a copy of the Agreement you can access the Website listed on the first page of this Agreement. To access the DCBank information you will need your user ID and password or other online authentication as allowed by DCBank from time to time.
5.7 It is your responsibility to obtain a record of each transaction for which you use the Virtual Card and ensure that it is accurate. DCBank is not responsible for providing you with any transaction record or periodic statement. If you identify an error in any transaction record, you must address such error with the applicable merchant. Furthermore, you must notify a Customer Service Representative by contacting the number listed on the first page of this Agreement within 30 days after the receipt is issued on which the problem or error appeared, failing which DCBank will not have any responsibility to assist you to rectify the situation.
5.8 If you mistakenly receive funds that belong to DCBank, a merchant or other party, you agree to reimburse DCBank for any such error or allow DCBank to correct such error by adjusting the amount of the Funds Available.
6.1 You must take reasonable care to safeguard the Virtual Card against loss, theft or misuse. You must not allow any person other than a Cardholder to use the Virtual Card. If you authorize or permit someone else to use the Virtual Card, you will be liable for all resulting transactions and any fees and losses incurred, even if the other person was a minor or did not comply with any limitations you placed on their use of the Virtual Card. You will be liable for all charges incurred in connection with the unauthorized use of the Virtual Card.
6.2 If someone gets access to your Virtual Card information or your Cardholder portal login credentials or you share your Virtual Card information or login credentials with anyone, someone might be able to use the Virtual Card to access Funds Available. You are solely responsible for the care and control of the Virtual Card and for maintaining the confidentiality of your Virtual Card information and login credentials. You can safeguard your Virtual Card information and login credentials by:
6.3 You must notify aCustomer Service Representative by telephone within twenty-four (24) hours if you learn of the loss, theft or misuse of the Virtual Card, or if you know or suspect that someone else knows your Virtual Card information or login credentials.
6.4 If someone uses the Virtual Card without your authorization, you will not be held responsible if:
If you do not meet the above conditions, you will be responsible for all the charges incurred in connection with the unauthorized use.
6.5 You agree to cooperate and help with any investigation that we conduct regarding the unauthorized use you reported before we will consider reimbursing you for any losses. This cooperation may include filing a report with law enforcement authorities.
6.6 If you report to us an erroneous Virtual Card transaction and our investigation reveals that it was not the fault of the merchant, we apply the Charge Back Fee described in the Virtual Card Fees Information Box above to the amount of Funds Available.
6.7 The toll-free number to call to notify aCustomer Service Representative is listed on the first page of the Agreement. If you give aCustomer Service Representative your name on the Virtual Card and the Virtual Card number, DCBank will refund any remaining Funds Available after we process all transactions that were completed before we had an opportunity to act on your information. You will be required to answer an identifying question drawn from your personal information. A replacement Virtual Card with any remaining Funds Available will be issued within 21 days after you report the Virtual Card compromised to ensure that all transactions have been processed properly.
7.1 As of the date of this Agreement, the Virtual Card fees are set out in the Virtual Card Fees Information Box and will also be posted on the Website . You are aware that when using the Virtual Card, merchants may charge separate additional fees for their services.
7.2 Any fees payable to, or deductible by, DCBank in connection with access to a Virtual Card and as listed in the Virtual Card Fees Information Box may be charged against the amount of Funds Available.
Other fees may be associated with Third Party Services. DCBank is under no obligation to disclose such fees in the Agreement or otherwise. YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO OBTAIN ANY SUCH THIRD PARTY SERVICES IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A VIRTUAL CARD UNDER THIS AGREEMENT NOR ARE YOU OBLIGATED BY DCBANK TO OBTAIN THE VIRTUAL CARD FOR SUCH THIRD PARTY SERVICES. You agree that DCBank is not responsible for any matters pertaining to any Third Party Services. This Agreement only relates to the Virtual Card, the fees payable or deductible as a result of the use of the Virtual Card, and any other matters expressly described in this Agreement. |
8.1 A current copy of the Agreement can be obtained on the Website at any time. We may propose to change any of the terms of this Agreement, either permanently or temporarily (including any fee(s) or amounts to be paid by you or Virtual Card features) or replace this Agreement with another agreement, at any time. If we make a change to the Agreement, we will let you know by sending a notice to the most recent address we have for you at least 30 days in advance and by posting a notice on the Website at least 60 days in advance of the change.
8.2 We may make any other change to the Agreement in order to comply with any governmental, provincial, or federal laws or regulations governing the Virtual Card or for any other reasons we may see fit by posting a notice on the Website.
8.3 Any changes will become effective on the date shown on the notice.
8.4 You may refuse the amendment by terminating the Agreement in the manner provided in Section 10.4 without cost, penalty or cancellation fees by notifying us within thirty (30) daysof the effective date of the change.
8.5 Using your Virtual Card after the effective date of the change means that you agree to the changes, including any new or increased fees, schedules of service, or other terms. If you do not agree to any change of this Agreement, you agree to immediately stop using the Virtual Card and notify us that you are terminating this Agreement. You may update your contact information by calling theCustomer Service Representative toll-free at the number listed on the first page of this Agreement .
9.1 The Virtual Card is in Canadian currency. Unless otherwise specified, all references to dollar amounts in the Agreement (without further description) mean Canadian dollars.
9.2 We convert transactions made in a foreign currency to Canadian dollars. If you make a purchase with the Virtual Card in a currency other than Canadian currency, you authorize us to convert the amount of such transaction to Canadian currency based on the rate charged by the card network (Visa or MasterCard) on the day we process the transaction, plus a Foreign Currency Administration Fee identified in the Virtual Card Fee Information Box above.
9.3 We will also convert credits (e.g. refunds or returns) in a foreign currency to Canadian currency based on the rate charged by the network (Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus or Plus) on the day we process the credit, and charge a Foreign Currency Administration Fee as identified in the Virtual Card Fee Information Box above.
9.4 Our refund exchange rate may not be the same as the rate that was in effect on the date the transaction was refunded. The difference between our purchase exchange rate and our refund exchange rate means that the amount credited to the Virtual Card for a refund of a foreign currency transaction will in most cases be less than the original amount charged to the Virtual Card for the transaction.
10.1 In provinces and territories other than Quebec, we may at any time, without notice, do any of the following:
10.2 In Quebec, even if you are not in default under this Agreement, we may terminate the Agreement at any time, upon 60 days written notice to you.
10.3 If we cancel the Virtual Card, withdraw your rights and privileges:
10.4 You may at any time terminate this Agreement and any Virtual Card by providing notice of termination to DCBank or other authorized agent. Despite any termination of this Agreement, you must fulfill all of your obligations under this Agreement, and you remain responsible for any use of the Virtual Card even after the Virtual Card is terminated or expires.
11.1 Personal information is information that identifies you as an individual. It includes not only your name and address, age and gender, but also your personal financial records, identification numbers, including your social insurance number, personal references and employment records.
11.2 In the course of providing the Virtual Card, we will collect and use your personal information to confirm your identity, obtain a credit report, provide Virtual Card services to you, provide notifications, and communicate with you by telephone or writing. We may also use your personal information to report to any governmental body or agency, a credit bureau or to a third-party collection agency, and to collect any amounts you owe us.
11.3 Except as required by law or for the purposes of this Agreement, we will protect the confidentiality of your personal information and will not disclose your personal information without your consent. You may withdraw your consent to such use at any time by notifying us in writing. In the event you refuse to consent to our use of your information, and that as a consequence, we may no longer serve you. The Virtual Card will be cancelled and the balance of any Funds Available will returned to you subject to the requirements of this Agreement.
11.4 Calls to a Customer Service Representatives may be monitored and/or recorded for quality purposes.
11.5 We are committed to respecting the privacy of your information and we will not collect, use or disclose your information in a manner that is inconsistent with the Privacy Code available at www.dcbank.ca.
12.1 By signing this Agreement, you certify to DCBank that you are not a Politically Exposed Foreign Person, or Politically Exposed Canadian Person or Head of an International Organization and that you are applying for a Virtual Card on your own behalf and not on behalf of any other person.
13.1 If your consent is required by applicable law and you provide us with your consent, we may provide any information relating to the Virtual Card electronically, including over the internet, through online or mobile banking or to any email address that you have provided for this purpose.
13.2 If you have provided us with an email address or cellular phone number capable of receiving text/SMS messages, it means that you agree that we can send you messages by text/SMS messages. Information sent via text/SMS messages may contain personal information and that it is your responsibility to ensure that the numbers you provided are secure and under your control. If you would like to discontinue email or text/SMS messaging, you may do so by contacting us through the number listed on the first page of this Agreement. If the email addresses or cellular numbers you provided are invalid, cease to be active, or bounce back messages indicating the applicable email or phone account is not able to receive messages, we will have no obligation to try to contact you through other means to obtain a valid and operating email address or cellular number. Any cost incurred by you as a result of receiving email messages or text/SMS messages are your responsibility.
13.3 For legal purposes, documents that you have received electronically will be considered to be “in writing” and to have been signed and/or delivered by DCBank. We may rely upon and treat as duly executed and binding on you any electronically authenticated document that we receive from you or which appears to have been sent by you.
14.1 You agree that we will not be liable to you for any loss, damages or expenses whatsoever due to:
14.2 Except in Quebec, we will not be liable for any claims whatsoever, including claims for personal injury, death, damage to property or economic loss, howsoever caused, arising from the use of the Virtual Card, negligence on our part, breach of contract or any other tort or cause of action at common law, in equity or by statute.
14.3 You agree that our aggregate liability to you in respect of all causes of action arising under this Agreement or in connection with a Virtual Card shall be limited to the Virtual Card fees incurred in the previous twelve (12) month period.
14.4 Except for any Cardholder residing and domiciled in the province of Quebec, with respect to any action or claim related, directly or indirectly, to a complaint or inquiry, you agree that joinder or consolidation of any action with the action or actions of any other persons is not permitted and you will not request and will oppose any such joinder or consolidation. Furthermore, you agree not to commence or participate in any class action either as a representative plaintiff or as a member of a plaintiff if the class action involves directly or indirectly any complaint or inquiry arising out of or related to this Agreement.
14.5 Information sent over the Internet may not be completely secure and the Internet and related online systems may not function at all times. Accordingly, we are not responsible for any loss or damages that you may incur if a third party obtains access to your confidential information transmitted over the Internet or if you are temporarily unable to access your information pertaining to the Funds Available.
If you have a complaint or inquiry about any aspect of a Virtual Card, including loading the Wallet or the Funds Available, please call a Customer Service Representative toll-free at the number listed on the first page of this Agreement. You may also call a DCBank customer service representative at the DCBank Customer Service number listed on the first page of this Agreement .
If you have a complaint, we encourage you to let us know and give us the opportunity to resolve the issue. A copy of DCBank’s complaint and dispute resolution procedure is available on the DCBank website and can be directly accessed here: https://www.dcbank.ca/legal/resolving-complaints/. We will do our best to resolve your complaint or inquiry.
All banks must comply with a variety of federal consumer laws that protect you. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (“FCAC”) supervises all federally regulated financial institutions for compliance with federal consumer protection laws. The FCAC does not resolve individual customer complaints, but will determine whether we are in compliance. If you have a complaint about a potential violation of federal consumer protection laws, please contact us or you may contact the FCAC by mail at: 6th Floor, Enterprise Building 427 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1B9 , by phone at 1-866-461-3222 for service in English or 1-866-461-2232 for service in French or online at www.fcac-acfc.gc.ca.
16.1 Entire Agreement
This sets out the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the services provided by DCBank for the use of the Virtual Card. This Agreement replaces all prior agreements and understandings between the parties with respect to the Virtual Card.
16.2 Severability
If any term of this Agreement is found by a court to be illegal or not enforceable, all other terms will still be in effect.
16.3 Assignments
The Virtual Card, the Wallet, and your obligations under this Agreement may not be assigned. We may transfer our rights under this Agreement.
16.4 Governing Law
This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the province of Alberta and the applicable laws of Canada. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta in relation to any dispute arising out of this Agreement.