You're actually better using a credit card for online purchases over £100 as you then have protection under the Consumer Credit Act. You do not have this protection if paying by debit card. Another safer way to pay is to use intermediary sites such as PayPal as the seller does not see your details. Always look for the padlock symbol on a site you're not familiar with as this means it's a more secure site with encrypted payment details. We keep a credit cad with a low limit specifically for online purchases and clear it off each month so no interest charges.
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