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Jan
Which one’s the best?
Throughout the years, the online world has become indispensable for the majority of people and it’s truly easy to understand why. You can do everything with just a few clicks, from your monthly shopping to being updated about everything that’s going on around the globe. It’s really weird to remember a world without the Internet, isn’t it?
With all these technological advances it’s understandable that companies have to follow this growth by creating online stores and not just that. However, with the increase of online stores also comes the fear of being tricked, which is perfectly normal, and also several doubts about your online purchase, from placing the order to paying it and which one is the safest method to do so. That’s why today on this EscapeShoes blog post we’ll talk about all the methods of payment that we know of and work with every day so that you can also learn their advantages and disadvantages. Shall we?
Bank wire transfer
Advantage:
-You can proceed with this operation from any ATM or in the comfort of your own home. But it’s important to take note if you need to make an international wire transfer or not.
Disadvantage:
-In case of an international transfer it might take a little while longer to confirm the payment, which in turn may result in a delay of the shipping of your order.
-It’s always best to send the proof of payment so that the payment can be confirmed.
Credit Card / Visa
Advantages:
-Since it’s one of the best well-known payment methods for those that do online shopping it’s very practical and generalized, as most of us have credit cards.
-To pay with your Credit Card you just need its number, expiration date and security code.
-In case of misuse, you can activate your Credit Card’s insurance.
Disadvantages:
-You really need to pay attention when you use a Credit Card online. Make expressly sure that the website’s safe before you add your details.
-If you’ve a Credit Card you need to pay attention to annuities and interest payments.
Advantages:
-With PayPal you can also pay with your Credit Card (you don’t need to create an account) or with your bank account.
-It’s easy to join, as you just need to create an account and enter your details only once!
-There are no costs to joining PayPal and your details will never be shown to the online store.
-In case of a fraud accusation, PayPal opens a dispute and in case you’re the one in the right your money’s automatically returned to you.
Disadvantage:
-Your account may be blocked in case you log in from another computer or after numerous unsuccessful logins.
After getting to know the advantages and the disadvantages of many of the best well-known payment methods, it’s time for you to tell us, which one do you use the most? Did you ever have any problem with any of them? Tell us all! And now that you’re more informed why don’t you place an order at your favourite store, EscapeShoes of course! We’re waiting for you!
