Online payment methods explained

Paying online means choosing between cards, e-wallets, bank transfers and prepaid solutions, each with its own fees and safeguards. Payment Guide explains how they work, how to protect your details and which methods suit online shopping, subscriptions or gaming.

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Person vérifiant un paiement récurrent sur un ordinateur avec une carte bancaire et un smartphone posés sur un bureau
10/11/2026

Cancelling a Recurring Card Payment: How Continuous Payment Authority Works

A continuous payment authority, often abbreviated to CPA, is an arrangement that allows a business to take payments from a debit or credit card on a recurring basis. The business...
Personne vérifiant un paiement en plusieurs échéances sur un ordinateur portable, avec un smartphone, un carnet et une calculatrice sur le bureau.
09/11/2026

Buy Now, Pay Later at Checkout: How It Works and What to Check

Buy now, pay later, usually shortened to BNPL, allows a customer to obtain goods or services immediately while paying in instalments. The payment option appears during checkout, either online or...
Personne vérifiant une transaction par carte de débit sur un smartphone avec des documents bancaires sur un bureau
03/11/2026

Chargebacks Explained: How to Dispute a Debit Card Payment

A chargeback is a payment dispute process that allows a cardholder to ask their bank or card issuer to investigate and potentially reverse a debit card transaction. The issuer sends...
Carte prépayée tenue au-dessus d’un smartphone affichant un paiement en ligne, sur un bureau avec un portefeuille et des pièces.
02/11/2026

Prepaid Cards for Online Purchases: Fees, Limits and Practical Use Cases

A prepaid card is a payment card loaded with money before it is used. Unlike a conventional credit card, it does not normally provide a line of credit. Unlike a...
Consommateur britannique examinant une carte de crédit, un reçu et un colis chez lui pour préparer une demande de protection au titre de la Section 75.
27/10/2026

How Section 75 Protects Credit Card Purchases in the UK

Section 75 is a legal protection under the Consumer Credit Act 1974. It can make a credit card provider jointly and severally liable when a supplier breaks a contract or misrepresents goods...
Personne effectuant un achat en ligne avec une carte bancaire et un smartphone affichant une alerte bancaire.
24/10/2026

Online card payments: choosing the safest option for your purchase

For most online purchases, a credit card provides more robust consumer protection than a debit card. The main reason is that the transaction uses the card issuer’s money first...
17/12/2024

What are the best payment methods for no deposit playing online slots ?

Alright, let’s break it down. No-deposit online slots are like the golden ticket to the world of online casinos—except you don’t need to fork...