What is the best way to make purchases online directly from your bank account?

Question

What is the best way to make purchases online directly from your bank account?

Answer 1

If the store doesnt use PayPal, then I would suggest is to open another checking account and using it as an account to make internet purchases. So keep a very low balance in it, and when it comes time to make a purchase, transfer the money from your primary account to fund the purchase.

So now if someone were to get a hold of your account information and use it. It will not freeze up the funds in your primary account because they are separate.

Just make sure the bank provides free checking accounts and has free fraud protection. This is an ok idea if you make a lot of online purchases, if not, dont bother.

Answer 2

use PayPal, I have been for about 6 years without a problem

Answer 3

If you don't have a Visa/Check Card associated with the account try setting up a PayPal account. The only drawback being that not all online stores accept PayPal payments.  

Answer 4

Definitely paypal, not every store accepts them but the number of stores that do accept it is growing. It's very simple and self-explanatory and I love it!