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What are the Primary Device, a Trusted Device, and an Anti-Phishing Code?

We’ve introduced new enhanced security features - including Trusted Devices and a personal Anti-Phishing Code - to help protect your Wirex account from scams and unauthorised access.

These features are easy to enable and are designed to enhance the security of your account.

Here’s a breakdown of what you can do based on your device status: 

Action Primary DeviceTrusted Device Not Trusted Device 
View account balance and transaction history ✔️✔️✔️
Send crypto, stablecoins, or fiat ✔️✔️N/A
Change personal details (email, phone number, etc.) ✔️✔️N/A
Approve new device trust requests ✔️ N/AN/A
Set another device as Primary ✔️ N/AN/A
Trust a new device via selfie verification ✔️✔️✔️
Remove devices ✔️✔️Only trusted devicesN/A
Rename devices ✔️✔️N/A
Change security settings (PIN, password, 2FA)✔️✔️N/A
Receive transaction alerts ✔️✔️ ✔️ 
Access Device Management menu ✔️✔️✔️View-only
Log out from the device ✔️✔️ ✔️
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