Visa credit cards enjoy unsurpassed acceptance across the world, with a presence in over 170 countries. Moreover, Visa has one of the largest ATM networks, providing ready access to local currency. The credit card providers also use SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) data encryption technology to ensure uncompromised safety of cardholders’ information.
Visa Credit Card Payment Online: Procedure
The steps involved in making an online payment on a Visa credit card are:
- Log on to www.visa.com.
- Select your location from the dropdown menu in the ‘Select Country or Region’ section and click on ‘go.’ You will be directed to the local Visa site.
- Move your cursor over the ‘cardholders’ link on the left-hand side. Select ‘cards and services’ from the new box.
- Click on your specific Visa credit card from the card options on the extreme left. Once you are directed to the specific page of your credit card, you will be asked a login ID and password. In case you are a first time user, click on ‘register.’
- You will first have to click on ‘agree’ after going through the ‘privacy policy’ of Visa.
- In the registration page, you will have to furnish personal details (such as name and correspondence) and contact details. You will also have to provide your card number. Finally click on ‘submit.’
- After the registration process has been successfully completed, you will have to return to the login page and type your user ID and password. Once you are logged in, you can review and manage your credit card account, as well as make payments. For this, you will have to also provide your banking details, such as name and account number.
Visa Credit Card Online Bill Payment
The Visa Bill Pay service is another important feature of Visa credit cards. It facilitates the online payment of utility bills, such as for electricity, telephone and insurance. The Visa Bill Pay service can be used for making immediate payments as well as for managing and tracking your online bills. For the latter, you will have to register at www.visa.com/visabillpay.