do you have to have a credit card to buy something online?

Answer 1

Credit cards are the most convenient way to shop online. With credit card comes the ability to shop from anywhere and anytime. Due to all these facilities and simplified online shopping procedures, credit cards are at the centered of an e-commerce boom. But, instances of credit card fraud while online shopping are not unheard and are growing day by day. What can save you from such online credit card frauds? Here we look at 10 vital tips to make sure that you don't fall into these traps.

1. Yellow lock symbol in your browser's status bar

Modern web browsers ( a software that is used to surf the internet) are quite safe and respond to safe sites. They do it by embedding a yellow lock in the status bar of your browser whenever they go to a secure website. Always check for this yellow lock in the status bar of your browser.

2. https:// and yellow address bar

Whenever you reach a secure website the url of your website will change from http:// to https:// and along with this, if you are using a latest web browser the color of the status bar will also change to yellow. Some browser show a yellow lock right there in the address bar.

3. Encryption

E-commerce websites, which practice safe shopping experience for their customers use 128 bit encryption and more to transfer the data. This is the latest and most secure way of transmitting your credit card information and personal details over the internet. If a shopping website uses this encryption technology it will say it somewhere on their website. The usual place to check is the footer or header of the website where the logos of such encryptions are displayed prominently. Read more from: http://www.credit-card-gallery.com/article/363,10_vital_tips_to_make_your_online_shopping_with_credit_cards_safe_and_better_part1

Answer 2

Many places accept payment through Paypal, or online services like Epassporte. You fund these accounts either through a credit card or a bank account. There are also a growing list of places that offer prepaid debit cards, even if you don't have a bank account. The chain pharmacy Walgrens allows you to buy a pre-paid Visa card you can use online. Others, like Walmart, have indicated they will be coming out with similar products soon.

Answer 3

Usually you need a credit card or a debit care with a credit card logo.

Some retailers will do electronic checks. And some retailers will accept PayPal and you can deposit funds in a PayPal account with an electronic check. If you're using Ebay or some similar service, it might be possible to pay by COD or by sending a check/money order before the item is shipped.

Answer 4

Yes, most of the online shopping stores accept only credit card some online stores accepts your savings or checking account to use for purchases.

Answer 5

It is completely dependent on what form of payment the seller is willing to accept. Some will accept only credit or debit cards. Others will accept money orders or personal checks under some circumstances. NEVER send cash.

Answer 6

Not necessarily. If you have a checking account or a check card, you can always pay for stuff like that. It is usually a good idea to sign up for a paypal account since so many sites now accept it as a form of payment.

Answer 7

No, but there is a high rate of credit card fraud online so be careful! Or, you can apply for the a.K.a Card, which is designed to protect your privacy and your identity when you're shopping online.

Answer 8

Not always, but nearly all will require payment by a money order or check, and won't ship the product until they receive your payment and are sure it clears the bank. Expect lengthy delays in shipment if you use this option, since they wait a LONG time before shipping to be certain that the funds are valid.

Answer 9

ya like a credit debit card

Answer 10

Not really u can simply use ur debit card. Have fun shopping;)