Online Security

Worried about buying online from us? Look for the padlock.

Before entering sensitive information (such as your credit or debit card details) into a website, you should always check that this information is being handled in a secure manner. Make sure that the data being sent is encrypted (i.e. scrambled or encoded) as this makes it much more difficult for anyone else to read or change your personal information.

Whenever you are typing in personal information, make sure that the web address (in the address bar) begins with https (the s stands for 'secure'). Also check to see if a small locked padlock appears in the browser window. You need to check that it is in the window frame of the browser itself.

Verified by Visa

Verified by Visa protects your card against unauthorised use and gives you peace of mind when shopping online.

Once you’ve signed up to Verified by Visa, you’ll be protected whenever you make an online payment with your Visa card at any one of more than 300,000 web sites across Europe.

Verified by Visa involves two quick steps to authenticate your purchase.

• First you’ll see the personal message that you provided when you signed up for Verified by Visa and that only you and your bank know about. This lets you know that the security screen you’re seeing is genuine.

• Then you’ll be asked to enter your Verified by Visa password.

MasterCard® SecureCode™

MasterCard, along with your card issuing bank, is concerned about the online security of its cardholders. MasterCard SecureCode enhances your current MasterCard card with a secret code to protect against unauthorized use of your card when you shop online at participating merchants. If your MasterCard credit or debit card or Maestro card is issued by one of the following financial institutions you can register for a MasterCard SecureCode now. If your issuer is not on the list, check back frequently-new issuers are being added all the time.

Accepted all over the web
More than 575,000 online retailers support transactions made with SecureCode. Look for the logo when you're providing your payment information. The best way to pay on the internet®.