UK Retailers Join Visa Initiative

Visa has confirmed that over 4,000 European retailers have now signed up for the Verified Visa scheme, aimed at improving consumer confidence in online shopping.

The initiative, was launched in April 2002, alongside 30 acquiring banks and 35 issuing banks. Verified by Visa is designed to improve security for retailers, while boosting customer confidence in shopping online. For increased security, customers get a Pin to use online alongside their credit card.