How can I make online payments?
There are a number of options for making payments online including:
PayPal
PayPal is an online payment system that makes paying for things online and sending and receiving money safe and secure. You simply link your bank account, credit card or debit card to your PayPal account. You can then use PayPal to make purchases online with participating stores. PayPal is a link between your bank and online retailers and allows you to keep your banking details safe, with no need to enter your credit or debit card details each time you shop online.
Creating a PayPal account (and making most online and personal transactions) is free. PayPal occasionally charges for certain transactions, for example, foreign transactions made in a foreign currency.
Debit or Credit card
You can easily use your debit or credit card to make online payments. If you find remembering your card details difficult most banking apps now give you the ability to check your PIN or card details via the app. If you are using a personal computer you can use the remember me facility to make things easier.
If you come across a verified by visa or mastercard identity check (systems used by banks to provide a secondary check that the purchase is being made by the card holder) there are now various ways for you to be able to complete the verification, either through a text message, your banking app, your landline or a card reader (which can be supplied by your bank). Please speak to your bank to find out the options available and the one that works best for you.
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