Purchasing items online has become very popular in the world and people do it everyday. Using real credit card numbers is not a problem. However, some people use virtual numbers to shop safely.
Yes. That would be fraud, and that is a crime.
Yes there are a number of websites online that devices that allow you to process credit cards wirelessly. One website is www.merchantexpress.com.
The credit cards that offer the best deals when making purchases online depends on which you prefer. It doesn't really matter what kind of credit card you use as long as it lets you buy things online without a problem of any sort.
You can buy credit cards by applying for them on the websites of the various credit card companies. You can also get 'prepaid' credit cards from supermarkets. To use a credit card, you swipe it(for purchases in brick and mortar stores) or type in its specified number(for online purchases) to make a charge for whatever you are trying to purchase and then you must pay the card issuer for the charges later on.
No, lately there have been improvements in paying online so not everyone needs a credit card to purchase items on the Internet. You usually have the option of using PayPal or a prepaid credit card for online purchases.
Online purchases are paid with a credit card or PayPal funds if the latter is accepted by the e-tailer.
The CV2 number is an additional layer of security added to Visa, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards for telephone and online purchases. The CV2 number for Visa and MasterCard credit cards is three numbers found on the back of the card. The CV2 on the American Express is four numbers found on the front of the card slightly above the credit card number.
One can get a Woolworths credit card by applying online on their website. They reward you for purchases and you can get money back on a shopping card.
The advantage of online banking and use credit cards is to enable people to do business and make purchases online. You can pay your credit card bill online and you will not be charged with a fee for the payment you made. Check your credit card company how to create a checking account for online payment of your credit card.
Paying via credit card .
Most online retailers accept Visa credit cards for online purchases. Additionally Visa-branded gift cards and debit cards are also accepted worldwide via online stores and retailers.
Credit cards are issued to customers of companies who offer lines of credit. The card can be used to make purchases or payments in stores and online. Debit cards on the other hand are issued by banks or prepaid debit card companies. They have the same role as a credit card allowing consumers to make payments or purchases in stores and online, but can also be used to withdrawal money from an ATM.
If you give out your credit card number to the wrong person or use a non-secure method of sending it (e-mail is a good example of a ''very'' non-secure method), it could be used fraudulently to make purchases. Do not ever give out your credit card number unless you are certain you can trust whomever it is you are giving it to. FYI, you should never use your debit card to make online purchases. Most credit cards offer at least some kind of fraud protection - read your contract - but debit cards don't.