An electronic funds transfer (EFT) is a way to move money across an online network, between banks and people. EFT payments are frequently used in place of paper-based payment methods—like checks ...

With this in mind, the option to bypass a PIN during an electronic transaction could be confusing to some cardholders. But a PIN bypass is still a safe transaction that requires authorization.

Online reselling platforms, like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and OfferUp, make it easy to find exactly what you’re ...

A wire transfer is generally safe and secure, provided you know the recipient. A legitimate service will vet the identity of each entity involved in a transaction so that anonymous transfers are ...

Popular websites like Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and OfferUp make it easy to scroll and find exactly what you’re looking for. When it comes to the in-person exchange, Consumer Reports says there ...

Disadvantages of Electronic Transactions. If your business only takes cash, or you sell only face-to-face, you are missing out on a large base of potential customers who prefer other means to shop ...

Notarize, the world’s largest online notary network, is launching Proof, a new company and platform for digital identity verifications. Beginning in August, Notarize’s business tools will be ...

The transaction safe zones are available for in-person transactions related to online purchases. Each is marked with a ...

The transaction safe zones are available for in-person transactions related to online purchases. Each is marked with a visible sign. "It's very important to have these safe zones," Campbell said.

Feeling safe in that type of transaction is her top priority. "Because if something happened, there would be people right inside that could help me too, and that it was under watch," Franchetti said.