There are a few best practices to consider when it comes to secure payment methods:

1. Consider only making purchases from websites with https in the URL.



This indicates that the website is using secure sockets layer (SSL) encryption to safeguard your transaction information.



2. Print and/or save a receipt of your purchase for your records.



Having a record of your purchase will help if you ever need to track it.




3. Before making a purchase, read the website's terms and conditions.



Check to make sure that you understand your rights and responsibilities as a purchaser.



4. Be aware of your online payment options.



You may decide to use a one-time payment instead of a subscription.



5. Use a secure method of payment.



Credit and debit cards and popular digital payment systems are secure ways of making online payments.