In short, YES. You can use your Arvest Visa CheckCard to make purchases at hundreds of thousands of merchants around the world, including online merch
ants accepting Visa debit payments. Not only can you make online purchases with your debit card, but you can also use your CheckCard for recurring payments for online memberships or subscriptions.
If you plan to use your Arvest Visa CheckCard for shopping online, please take note of the following:
Enroll your card with Verified by Visa. This is a free, simple-to-use service that confirms your identity with an extra password when you make an online transaction with participating merchants. You must register your Arvest CheckCard at the Arvest Verified by Visa website. Additional Verified by Visa information can be found on an earlier blog posting.
Use your card safely. When shopping online and making a purchase, please make sure you are entering your card information on site that has a secured connection. Generally a secure web area will have the closed lock icon and will have an "https" at the beginning of the web address for that page. If you have any question as to the validity or security of the website, do not continue the purchase. Monitor your account activity with Banking On the Net or Mobile Banking to watch for any unauthorized transactions. If you see any unauthorized purchases or activity on your account, contact the bank immediately.
Take comfort in Visa Zero Liability protection. Visa's Zero Liability policy is a guarantee that you won't be held responsible for fraudulent charges made with your card information. If you notify your bank of a fraudulent transaction made with your debit card, either online or at a merchant, you are not liable for that purchase. For more complete Verified by Visa information, visit the Visa website.