1. Defense-in-Depth
- Encryption Everywhere: TLS 1.2+ in transit; AES-256 at rest.
- Key Management: HSM-backed keys, strict rotation, and separation of duties.
- Tokenization: Sensitive payment data is replaced with secure tokens; card PANs are never stored in application databases.
- Zero-Trust Access: Least-privilege permissions, short-lived credentials, and continuous access reviews.
- Secure SDLC: Threat modeling, code reviews, SAST/DAST, and supply-chain controls on every release.
2. Account & App Protection
- Strong Authentication: Email/phone verification + 2-Step Verification (2FA). Optional biometric sign-in on supported devices.
- Session Security: Device binding, re-auth for sensitive actions, automatic logout on inactivity, and anti-phishing checks.
- Real-Time Alerts: Instant notifications for logins, transfers, card usage, and changes to security settings.
- Fraud Monitoring: Behavioral analytics and anomaly detection to flag suspicious activity.
3. Payments & Cards
- Internal Transfers: Free, instant, and protected inside our 30-country network.
- Strong Customer Authentication: 3-D Secure 2 where applicable for online card payments.
- Risk Controls: Velocity limits, step-up verification, and dynamic transaction scoring.
- Dispute Support: Clear workflows for chargebacks and buyer/seller protection on the Marketplace.
4. Marketplace Safety
- Verified Sellers: Merchant KYB checks before listing.
- Trust Tools: Ratings, order evidence, and secure in-app chat with abuse filters.
- Resolution Center: Escrow/dispute workflows to protect both customers and merchants.
- Promo Integrity: Promotions and free listings (for accounts opened before November 2025) are screened against abuse.
5. Compliance & Privacy
- Regulatory Alignment: AML/CTF, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring.
- Card & Payments: Controls aligned with PCI DSS requirements; card data handled via tokenization and vaults.
- Data Protection: Data minimization, purpose limitation, and privacy by design.
- Cross-Border Safeguards: Contractual safeguards and encryption for international data transfers within our network.
See our Privacy Policy for how we collect and use data.
6. Business & API Security
- Modern Auth: OAuth 2.0 / API keys, granular scopes, IP allow-listing (optional).
- Integrity: Idempotency keys, replay protection, HMAC-signed webhooks with secret rotation.
- Resilience: Rate limiting, WAF, circuit breakers, and graceful degradation under load.
- Developer Hygiene: Separate sandbox, no real customer data in test environments.
7. Infrastructure & Operations
- Hardened Cloud: Segmented VPCs, private subnets, and managed secrets.
- Monitoring & Logging: Centralized logs, SIEM correlation, and 24/7 on-call response.
- Backups & Continuity: Encrypted backups and tested disaster-recovery runbooks (RTO/RPO objectives available on request).
- Third-Party Risk: Vendor due-diligence, contractual DPAs, and continuous performance checks.
8. Independent Testing & Assurance
- Penetration Tests: Regular external and internal pen tests on apps, APIs, and infrastructure.
- Vulnerability Management: CVE triage, patch SLAs, and emergency out-of-band fixes for critical issues.
- Responsible Disclosure: We welcome security research and offer a disclosure channel (security@tranzdb.com). PGP available on request.
9. Your Security Checklist (Shared Responsibility)
- Enable 2-Step Verification and keep your device OS updated.
- Use strong, unique passwords (or a password manager).
- Verify payment recipients; be wary of unusual links or requests.
- Contact us immediately if you suspect fraud or account compromise.
10. Incident Response
- 24/7 Response: Dedicated team monitors and acts on threats around the clock.
- Customer Notice: If your account is impacted, we notify you and provide guidance.
- Regulatory Reporting: We meet all notification requirements under applicable laws.
Need Help or Want to Report a Security Issue?
Security Team: security@tranzdb.com
Support (24/7): support@tranzdb.com | +44 7577 382335
Tranz Digital Bank — Security you can trust. Freedom you can use.