One App to Control your Debit Card.

Save time and gain peace of mind knowing you can control the card in your wallet on the phone in your pocket with our new CardValet® app.

CardValet Phone

Control Spending

Spending limits or establishing thresholds by merchant type can be easily customized with the CardValet app. You can set limits on things like gas, groceries, retail stores, or even by location. Changing these parameters can be done at any time, so you can modify your controls for daily use, vacation time, or around the holidays to fit your spending needs.

Fraud Protection

Be even more proactive in protecting your debit card against fraud with controls that let you turn your debit card “off” when you are not using it. When your card is “off,” no new withdrawals or purchases can be authorized. Take advantage of additional safeguarding features such as real-time alerts on your card activity and geographic parameters to limit where your card may be used.

Monitor Business Use

Control business spending on a debit card with CardValet. Use the transaction controls for merchant codes, location and thresholds to ensure employee spending adheres to your company policies.

Review Balances and Transactions

Monitor your finances from anywhere. Use the CardValet app to check your account balances and set alert preferences to keep you informed of your account activity.

Download CardValet Today!

To get started, download CardValet today on the Apple® App Store or Google Play® Store from your compatible mobile device.


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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of phones are supported by CardValet?2018-10-25T15:36:12+00:00


Can I unsubscribe from CardValet?2018-10-25T15:43:11+00:00

Yes. There are multiple ways that a user can unsubscribe from CardValet. The user can unsubscribe through the CardValet application via Manage Portfolio. To unsubscribe, uncheck all cards and accounts and tap OK.

How long does the app stay logged in if I do not log out?2018-10-25T15:57:59+00:00

The app automatically logs the user off after 10 minutes of inactivity.

When a card is lost, does the new card number need to be registered through the app? And how is the lost card number removed?2018-10-25T15:58:33+00:00

Yes. The new card number must be registered. The replacement card is added to the enrolled user’s profile via Menu>Manage Portfolio>Add Card. The old card cannot be removed but rather the user can unmanage the card via Manage Portfolio.

What are the CardValet password requirements?2018-10-25T15:59:13+00:00

CardValet passwords must be at least 8 characters in length and must contain at least 1 upper case character, 1 lower case character, 1 number, and 1 special character.

If a user has two cards from different financial institutions that support CardValet, can they register both cards with CardValet?2018-10-25T15:59:45+00:00


Can multiple cards be linked to one registered CardValet account?2018-10-25T16:00:53+00:00


When loading more than one card on a device, what type of information does the user need in order to register each card?2018-10-25T16:01:47+00:00


  • Card Number
  • Address
  • ZIP code
  • Expiration Date
  • CVV/CVC Code

Secondary authentication includes:

  • Security token sent in an email
  • Last 4 digits of the social security number

Multiple individuals can register the same card as long as they know the card details. Typical examples of multiple individuals registering one card include: parents and dependents; spouses; and employers/employees.

You can download the card on multiple devices but are requested to indicate which device is primary. What is the purpose of assigning a primary device? Can I make changes to the settings from the nonprimary devices?2018-10-25T20:20:39+00:00

The primary device is used to track the GPS for My Location alerts and controls and all merchant and threshold alerts will be sent to the primary device. All devices that have registered a particular card can view or change the CardValet settings for that card.


If an employer registers a card for an employee, what stops the employee from changing the controls placed on the card?2018-10-25T20:22:42+00:00

Each person who registers a card will have access to controls for the card. In many cases, the employee will not know about CardValet unless the employer shares the information.

When cardholders receive a reissued or replacement card, will they have to update their cards within the application?2018-10-25T20:23:37+00:00

If the card number is new, then the user must add the new card number to the user’s profile. In addition, the user may unmanage the old card by accessing Manage Portfolio.

Can a user re-enroll in CardValet if they previously unsubscribed?2018-10-25T20:24:12+00:00

Yes. To activate an unsubscribed user, the user registers as a new user. The user is required to select a new user name; if the user enters their previous user name an error displays. Upon successful registration, the user may once again use CardValet.

What exactly is the range of the My Location controls, and will this control setting impact internet transactions?2018-10-25T20:24:46+00:00

The My Location controls and alerts will check to ensure the merchant location is within a 5-mile radius of the device set as primary within CardValet. These controls impact card present transactions only, therefore internet transactions are not impacted.

If My Location is set but the primary device is off, will transactions get denied outside of the My Location area?2018-10-25T20:25:29+00:00

CardValet ignores location information that is more than 8 hours old. So, if the phone is off for more than 8 hours, My Location controls will not take effect, and the transaction will not be denied on the basis of the old location information.

What happens if My Location is set but the phone is left at home? Will transactions be denied outside the My Location area?2018-10-25T20:26:19+00:00

CardValet performs a proximity check at the granularity of ZIP code or city, so if the merchant is close to home then the transactions will still go through.

A region has been set on the map. Does this mean the card can only be used exactly in this region?2018-10-25T20:26:54+00:00


Can cardholders block all international transactions?2018-10-25T20:27:51+00:00

Yes. International transactions can be blocked using the Block International location control. Transactions will be limited to the United States.

Does Block International also block international Internet (card not present) transactions?2018-10-25T20:28:30+00:00

No. The location controls are applicable to in-store transactions only.

Will location controls, merchant controls, threshold controls, and turning the card off impact previously authorized recurring transactions?2018-10-25T20:29:12+00:00


How are controls established for various merchant types?2018-10-25T20:30:10+00:00

Specific merchant types have been created within CardValet, and these merchant types can be used for controls or alerts via the Alert Preferences or Control Preferences screen. Each of the merchant types contains various merchant category codes (MCC). Note: It is possible for a retailer to forward a MCC that may differ from the CardValet merchant type classification. Merchant types currently supported are: Department Store, Entertainment, Gas Station, Grocery, Household, Personal Care, Restaurant, Travel, and Others.

How do I turn on alert/control for an ATM transaction?2018-10-25T20:30:56+00:00

ATM transactions are categorized within Others merchant type.

How does a user turn off notifications at certain times, such as when the user is sleeping?2018-10-25T20:31:23+00:00

The user can set the Do Not Disturb time that will suppress notification during the set time. Some notifications will still be delivered, for example any transaction denial or any transaction that is a card-present authorization.

If a user sets multiple alerts and a transaction violates these alerts will the user receive a separate message for each alert?2018-10-25T20:31:53+00:00

No. The alerts are consolidated into one message. Example: if the message has violated Threshold and Location settings then you will see only one alert and not multiple alerts.

When is the low balance alert generated?2018-10-25T20:32:28+00:00

CardValet updates the balance under two conditions:

  • When the user logs into CardValet
  • When the user taps Refresh

Even if the balance has fallen below the threshold that has been set, it is only updated when the user logs into the app or taps Refresh, which then triggers the alert.

Does the app show recent transaction history?2018-10-25T20:32:58+00:00


A threshold limit of $50 has been set but the user cannot fill gas in some stations. Why?2018-10-25T20:33:35+00:00


A threshold limit of $50 has been set, but the user can fill gas in some stations for more than $50. Why?2018-10-25T20:34:09+00:00

CardValet controls are only invoked during authorization of a transaction. In some cases, such as gas stations, a card may be tested for validity by doing a $1 preauthorization, and the actual transaction amount is charged to the card after the transaction.

Some gas stations will preauthorize for a maximum amount, example: $126, and some gas stations will check validating, example: $1. In the latter case, the actual transaction amount may exceed the limit, while in the former case, an authorization may be denied.

Why are Balance Inquiry transactions generated when cardholders log on to the CardValet app?2018-10-25T20:34:39+00:00

When a cardholder logs on to the CardValet application, a Balance Inquiry transaction is performed to retrieve and display the balance. A balance inquiry is performed on every account listed in the cardholder record. The application will not initiate more than one balance inquiry within 30 minutes even if the cardholder presses the Refresh button.

What type of transactions display in CardValet?2018-10-25T20:35:05+00:00


If your transaction is declined because you have exceeded our internal bank daily card limit set on our cards, what will the decline message read?2018-10-25T20:35:43+00:00

When a transaction is denied by the limit authorization check and not CardValet then in Transaction Journal the response code will be 015 (enter lesser amount) or 033 (exceeds transaction limit frequency).