Online shopping has never been more popular. Despite the concerns that online shoppers have about the security of their personal and bank details when completing transactions online, many people still bite the bullet and hope for the best.

Of course, online shoppers tend to have more confidence knowing they have up-to-date virus software protecting their computer and by only purchasing from trusted online sources.

Verified by Visa Aims to Protect

It was consumer confidence that Visa had in mind when they introduced the Verified by Visa scheme. Verified by Visa is simply an added layer of security, in the form of additional passwords, that online shoppers have to enter in when shopping with registered Verified by Visa retailers.