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On Monday, November 10, 2025, Providence Bank Mobile will include new card and transaction controls. Details are below.
Card Controls
Take advantage of these new and enhanced features to control your debit card:
- On/Off: Turn your debit card on or off with a single tap. You can set your card to remain active for a short period or a specific purchase window. Your card’s current status (on or off) is always visible within the mobile app.
- Location: Limit transactions to specific geographic regions for in-store, contactless, and ATM activity. International transactions can be allowed or restricted.
- Spending Limits: Set spending thresholds per transaction, or by day or month.
- Transaction Type: Choose which types of transactions and payment methods are permitted. For example, you can allow or block online or mail-order purchases.
- Merchant Type: Enable or disable purchases by merchant category. For example, you can allow or restrict spending at gas stations, entertainment venues, or salons.
- Dependent Activity: Parents or business owners can customize all the features above for dependent or employee cards. This includes: where linked cards can be used, which types of purchases are allowed, and spending limits.
Transaction Controls
With Transaction Controls, you decide how, when, and where your debit card can be used, including:
- Overall Spending Limits: Applies to all transaction types where no specific limit is set.
- ATM: Covers withdrawals from cash dispensers, kiosks, or ATMs.
- In-Store: Includes card purchases at department stores, pharmacies, home supply stores, and similar merchants.
- Contactless: Applies to transactions made in-store or at ATMs using Tap & Pay, Google Pay, or Apple Pay.
- E-Commerce/Online: Covers online shopping, bill payments, and other internet-based purchases.
- Mail/Phone: Includes catalog purchases, travel agent payments, and orders made via phone, fax, or mail.
- Autopay: Applies to automated or recurring payments, such as monthly subscriptions or scheduled bills.
- Other: Covers any transactions not included in the categories above.
Resetting Card Controls and Alerts
Card Controls and Alerts created before Monday, November 10, will need to be reset. Please take a moment to review your card settings on or after November 10, to ensure your preferences are in place.