Paying online should be quick, simple and secure. Here are some tips and advice to help you make online purchases in a way that ensures you stay protected.
Stay secure while you shop online
Research retailers
Is the retailer you’re visiting one you know and trust? Make sure you do some research to find out how other customers have experienced their brand.
Make sure the website is secure
Check the website URL to make sure it begins with ‘https://’ as the ‘s’ means that it’s a secure connection, always be wary of websites which do not have this.
Keep your software updated
Technology companies work hard to keep you safe with constant updates that give protection to whatever threats are out there. Keep your software updated with the latest virus protection.
Use strong passwords
Keep your password lengthy and make sure you use a range of letters, numbers and symbols where you can. This makes it harder for scammers and thieves to steal your information online.
Know your rights
Make sure you understand what you’re entitled to and what you can do if something does go wrong with online purchases.
Keep your wits about you
Make sure that whenever you’re shopping online, you’re always looking out for signs that your details and payments are protected as you make purchases.
Fast, convenient, protected online payments
Protecting your online payments is our top priority. That's why, whether you're using a debit card, credit card or digital wallet, you can always pay with confidence knowing that Visa Secure technology is keeping you protected and you could get your money back if things do go wrong.
Staying secure doesn’t mean less freedom, choice or convenience. In fact, security and speed come together when you use Visa Click to Pay. It’s the easier way to pay online, letting you skip the forms at the checkout and buy faster with one click wherever you see the Click to Pay icon..
How does Visa protect me online?
With cutting-edge technology and a drive to make online payments more secure; you’re always protected when using your Visa card online and should always have peace of mind knowing that we’re here for you if things do go wrong.
Verified by Visa
Verified by Visa helps ensure that payments are made by the rightful account holder, using technology and personalisation to make onlinepurchases even more secure.
Chargeback
If you’ve used your Visa card to buy something online that hasn’t turned out as you expected,or at all, you may be able to get your money back through a chargeback.
Zero Liability Policy
We guarantee that you won’t be held responsible for unauthorised charges, orcharges you did not approve, made with your account or account information.
A card for everyone
Choose from a huge variety of Visa cards, Visa debit - linked to your bank account, Visa credit, Visa Business and Visa Prepaid.
Feel protected with Visa
Visa gives you the freedom to pay the way that suits you, and with cutting-edge payment security you're protected from fraud, loss and theft as standard.
A new layer of security
Using a new security measure, strong customer authentication, adds another layer of protection to using your Visa card and may change the way you pay both online and instore.