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How do I protect myself from being scammed?
There’s no failsafe way to not get scammed, but if you’re vigilant you can give yourself the best chance of never falling victim to a scam artist. Here are ...
Thu, 21 Apr, 2022 at 11:24 PM
What do I do if my Phone is stolen, lost or damaged?
Please email the Special Customer Service Team urgently so that we can put your account on hold.   Treat your Special Cards like cash - Lost or stolen Spec...
Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 4:52 PM
What are the different types of scams and how do I identify them?
Gift Card Scams   At Special, we’ll never try and intimidate you into buying and giving away Special Cards, but the scammers behind Gift Card scams do! The...
Thu, 21 Apr, 2022 at 2:48 PM
I can't access my Special App
There could be a few different reasons why you're unable to access the Special App, these are the most common; App crashes each time you click on the ...
Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 4:52 PM
How safe is my personal information?
Your personal information is stored securely and used to issue and operate your card and process transactions. Your personal information may be disclosed to...
Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 4:53 PM
My email was compromised, what do I do?
We understand that online safety is important. The best thing to do if your email has been compromised is to ensure that you’ve updated your security settin...
Wed, 20 Apr, 2022 at 12:35 PM
I'd like to raise a complaint/dispute
We’re sorry that you’ve had a bad experience and we appreciate that at times things don’t go to plan. We’d love to be able to work with you to turn that exp...
Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 4:53 PM
What devices are compatible?
Special Cards are compatible with most iPhones and Android Phones. Your phone must also support NFC (Near-Field Communication).    To check if your phone i...
Wed, 20 Apr, 2022 at 12:36 PM
How do I recognise a fake webpage?
Watch out for fake URLs (web addresses). Even if the web address contains the word "Special", it might not be a Special website. The real Special ...
Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I'm unable to see the Balance of my Special Gift Cards
If you're unable to see the balance of your Special Card from within your app, you can reach out to our Customer Service team via the Contact Us page.  ...
Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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