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V.me by Visa online payment service is SO easy to use!

I’m a shopper. As I get older, I’m becoming more and more an online shopper- it’s quick, it’s easy, and I can get things to my home or someone else’s in very little time. With online shopping, I can price compare and earn cash back which means I can typically save myself some money. That’s a big incentive to continue shopping online. But with online shopping comes online payments and that opens all kinds of concerns. V.me by Visa is a new online payment service that can help me with many of my online shopping concerns! I am forever having to go find my wallet to get my payment information when shopping online- I like being able to have access to a service that remembers for me- in a secure way.

Being a new service, one of the first things I wanted to check was WHERE I could use the service. I wanted to be sure I could use this at places that sell things I might use!

sites that accept v.me by visa

There are several sites I frequent that are on the list! I was so happy to see this. We’ve been really enjoying movie dates this year and seeing that I can easily and quickly order movie tickets online with this service made me happy. This way I can order from my phone if it’s a last minute decision and we’re out and we don’t have to wait in line. There are also shoes to be had from Shoebuy.com…we all wear shoes, right? There are a surprising amount of merchants who already have agreed to accept V.me by Visa for payment.

shopping at buy.com with v.me

I decided to head over to Buy.com to see what kind of deals I could find (it’s Black Friday). We were discussing the fact that I have never seen the Christmas special Emmitt Otter’s Jugband Christmas, and I thought it might be a good day to grab a copy. To my disappointment, this was not on the list of deals, but I went ahead and ordered it anyway. I love Christmas specials (OK OK I love all holiday specials!) and want this to be part of our collection!

shopping with v.me by visa

Shopping was business as usual, and I was trying to be good and only get what I “came” onto the site for.

checking out with v.me by visa

There wasn’t anything surprising about checkout with V.me- a few windows and voila. Payment processed, without me having to go grab my credit card, and I’m still earning cashback on my purchase with the card I have on file.

checking-out with v.me by visa

I wasn’t at all concerned that my identity would be at risk.

checking -out- with v.me by visa

Easy, peasy…lemon squeezy!

confirmation screen using v.me by visa

 

Now I just sit back and wait for our new DVD to arrive in the mail!

This post is brought to you by V.me by Visa. Online payment. Simple and secure.

About Brett

I'm a 40 something lifestyle blogger living in Connecticut with my husband and our 3 kids, plus our two rescue pups. We love to hike, travel, play games, watch movies, and just be outside together! Having 3 active kids makes for a hectic schedule and I try to share content, recipes and other things that can help to make today's busy family life simpler, easier, or just plain more fun!

I started working full time at a local middle school in fall 2021 and some of my students are insistent that I am mean.

Comments

  2. Heather Martin says

    I don’t drive, so I have to do most of my shopping online. Even PayPal and the services aren’t always safe, but they catch the fraud much more quickly. It’s good to know there’s another service out there giving PayPal competion. Maybe now they will focus a little better on customer service.

  3. Chelsey Varela says

    As a Visa user and frequent online shopper, I think this would be handy for me. Thanks for sharing!

  6. InezbyDesign says

    I don’t shop online very often, but this sounds like a good secure way to do so. Thanks for the information.

  16. Kayleen Considine says

    This sounds so great!! I just wish some of the places I do business with were on the list. I do a bit of online shopping and I just found out today that someone got ahold of my debit card number and did a fair amount of shopping online. Thank goodness Bank of America sends you out an e-mail message when your checking account balance dips below a certain amount and I was able to go online and see all these charges that weren’t mine. I called the fraud department and we are working on getting them reversed. So a word of wisdom to everyone that does online shopping, especially with a debit card, please be careful!!

  17. Sherry Compton says

    Thanks for the information. My daughter does a lot of shopping online and researching prices and product reviews. There are so many good sites out there and so much to look at.

  19. Jennifer Mae Hiles says

    I started doing most of my shopping online this year. In the past, I didn’t like the shipping fees but since I’ve discovered promo codes, coupons, etc. I’m a huge fan of online shopping. I’m surprised I have not heard of this service yet. Very good to know though. When it comes to credit info, I like to know what I’m getting into before I start entering important info!

  21. Michelle.A. says

    This sounds interesting. I had never heard of it before. I know there are many times when I’ve wanted to buy something online in a hurry, only to have to go hunting for my wallet. This would be a nice convenience.

  22. Fee (Phyllis) Roberts says

    I use paypal but there are some online shops that don’t accept paypal so this would be something to consider. Thanks =D

  26. Kristy says

    I was wondering what Visa was all about because I shop online every once and awhile…thanks for sharing!

  28. Pamela Halligan says

    I almost prefer shopping online – so easy and great deals. I usually use Paypal, but this Visa option sounds better. Thanks for sharing.

  33. sheila musselman askins says

    sounds like a great thing..i like that it seems easy to do and its safe. Will have to check into this..thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas!

  38. JulieK says

    wow I have to check this out – I am happy to see a lot of places I like to shop at on the list! 🙂

  39. Bill Elliott says

    Never heard of this but it sounds like it would be great. I will have to try it out. Thannk you for the post.

  42. Charlotte Raynor says

    This looks like a great alternative to Paypal, if you shop at the stores they utilize. Thanks for sharing this information!

  44. librarypat says

    I am still not comfortable with setting up a pay system on line. Several sites I deal with have been hacked and my contact information given out. Maybe some day I’ll feel the system is secure enough, burt not yet.

  45. Donna George says

    I guess I am not clear about which websites you can use this on. I’d love to able to order without putting in my card info each time

  53. Lori Monterrosas says

    I havent heard of this before. Thankyou for the info. I do shop online so it is something I would consider.

  58. Karen Propes says

    I do most of my shopping online, it really saves on gas and crowds but you can also take advantage of the rebate sites available. This service sounds like it would really help me. I forget everything, I’m not quite that old yet, but with MS I have to read some info, stop and read it again… until I finish entering my credit card number. Paypal has been great, but not everyone takes paypal payments. If this became where it was available with a lot of stores using it for checking out. It would really be great. Thanks for the review, I haven’t heard about this service untill read it here on your blog.

  62. Heather Swarthout says

    I don’t shop online often, but if I do this definitely sounds like a good idea! Thanks for the info!

  63. MelissaS says

    Had to laugh out loud when you said you hate to have to stop and go find your wallet. I do the same thing!

  67. Tina says

    Have never heard of this thanks for posting about it. I may head over to their site and give it a try. Thanks again for the post.

  68. Thuy Vu says

    I like the service and I might try it since you do get cash back. I do have concerns on security though.

  72. Rose C. says

    Sounds interesting. I don’t mind shopping online but I like to hold and touch things before I buy it. I don’t why but I just do. LOL. =)

  73. Jessica Dunn says

    I’ll have to check this out. I do a lot of online shopping and use paypal if it is available.

  78. Tara GAUthier says

    Sounds like a great alternative. I am an avid online shopper but have friends that are still concerned about making online payments.

  86. Daraya says

    Shopping online is definitely much easier! Plus, there is a bigger selection of toys, clothing, you name it!

  89. Josie says

    that’s awesome! I’m planning on doing all of my Christmas Shopping online this year. This is great!

  91. Tina W says

    I’m currently caring for my Dad in my home so 99.9% of my shopping is online right now. This sounds like a great and safer way to order.

  93. Crystal W says

    A few years ago my paypal account was hacked and it took almost 2 months to get it all in order and all the money returned. This seems much more secure as it is with Visa and not tied to a bank account. Thanks for the find!

  94. Eileen says

    I am pretty much stranded a lot due to health and use online shopping a lot, BUT we have been compromised at least 3 times in as many years on our main credit card AND our regular bank cards. And we found out IF you get hacked and you fail to notice this on your REGULAR checking/savings BANK accounts, there is nothing you can do…you are OUT! at least ours is. Major Credit cards are different but you HAVE to be looking for this and many of us just assume it’s all legit. So THIS seems like a great idea for us…easy access, no worries! We have never pre-purchased movie tics so we will look into this. I assume many more stores/businesses will follow suit. Never heard of this so THANKS!

  96. Lydia P says

    There are so many options now, I think online shopping is going to completely take over this holiday season – I wonder what crowds will be like in store now?

  97. Stephanie S. says

    That looks really easy to use! I love online shopping. I’m not a big fan of being in crowds and waiting in line, especially with my hyper little guy. It is so much easier and more fun to browse and shop online. It does get annoying having to get my card out each time, so I am definitely going to look into this!

  98. Marissa says

    I find your first sentence true. I seem to shop more online than going out and shop. Shopping online is so much easier.

  99. krista grandstaff says

    This looks like it would be pretty simple and straight forward to use… Thanks so much for giving us this information 🙂

  101. melissa teears says

    I could use this. I sometimes order things while on break at work from my phone. I always leave my purse in my desk so if I didn’t bring it with me then I have to wait. This would be a great time saver for me.

  102. ANN*H says

    I have not heard of this before. Tho I hardly ever order on line I know lots of people who do . Seems like more people are ordering online more than ever. No time to go out to shop and other reasons make online shopping so much easier. This sounds like a good way of doing it. I hate having to – wait – I need to get my cards and info handy. Thanks for reviewing this

  103. Amanda Alvarado says

    I’ve never heard of this before. I too have to run and get my wallet to make purchase online (if they don’t take Paypal). This would be handy to use.

  104. April Yedinak says

    This sounds like a good service. It is always nice to have options. I haven’t seen it before, but now I am going to look into it.

  106. Jennifer Hedden says

    I love shopping online because I like to comparison shop. I am always digging for my wallet too when shopping online. It would be nice to have a safe and secure service remember your information. I haven’t heard of this service by Visa until now and I will definitely have to check it out. Thank you for the great post!

  107. Huguette E. says

    Interesting. I’ve done more than half of my shopping online this year. Best way to do it 🙂

  112. Abeer says

    i had never heard of it before. read on your blog and sounds interesting and easy ., will check this out

  122. Nena Sinclair says

    I like this idea and I heard that you can get it in any amount you want, it’s not a preset amount like those gift cards you buy. And I love shopping at Shoe Buy, I buy my son’s size 17 XXXXX Wide shoes from there!

  126. Rose says

    I’ve never heard of this service. I’m spending more and more time shopping online, rather than going to the stores in person (I hate shopping malls). This looks great! Thanks for the informative review!

  127. Aimee C. says

    Never heard of this before but it does sound very appealing, especially since I am same way…always having to search for my payment info!

  130. Kathleen says

    I’ve never heard of this before until now but as someone who does a LOT of online shopping, I need to look into this. It sounds great.

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  132. Leah CB says

    I’ve never heard of V.me by Visa. This was very informative. It sounds like a really good thing.

  133. Margaret Smith says

    I mostly do online shopping, so easy and saves time & fuel. I never heard of this Vme before, but I really like this idea.

  136. Mary Ross says

    I do mainly online shopping because we really have no stores where I live and gas is too expensive . This sounds nice. Thanks

  137. Jill A. Collins says

    I’ve done more online shopping this year than I ever have in years past. I love how easy it is and I like the idea behind this services. Thanks for sharing ~ will be checking it out further.

  140. Kathleen says

    I do quite a bit online and always worry about security. I read this post with interest and may just have to check into it! Thanks for thr info!

  143. Beth A P says

    That’s interesting, I didn’t know that existed. I signed up to check it out. But regardless of the company or its reputability, you should always be aware that your information or identity can be stolen — hack or other freak accidents can and do occur. You can never be too careful about that. Thanks for the info!

  144. Amanda A says

    Interesting, I never heard of this site. I will do my homework and look into it more to see what I can buy.

  145. Mindy says

    I would worry about my information getting taken someway. My “secure” visa account was hacked at their company and I had to get a new number. Now I have one card that is only used for on-line shopping with a low limit so that I can keep track of all my sales and if my number gets hacked then I have only a lowamount

  156. Catherine McKeever says

    I shop online all the time and I never had the opportunity to use this service. It seems very straightforward and uncomplicated, will have to try it out. Thanks for the information and opportunity!

  157. Jane Ritz says

    This Mama is doing a lot more on lie too. I love your blog. Thanks for helping to sponser this give away. I’ll be back to your blog after I finish entering. Merry Christmas.

  159. Gina N. says

    I go through the same exact thing when I make a purchase online or over the phone, I have to look for my wallet, fumble through it to find my cc, etc. This sounds so easy and convenient and is definitely something I will try. Thank you for the informative post showing step by step instructions! You made it so much easier to understand and what to expect. 🙂

  160. Christa Z says

    Honestly, I don’t see the point. My credit card companies and my bank are excellent at reversing any fraudulent charges, ever. I’m happy with my current set-up.

  164. Sarah Madrigal says

    WOW!! I never knew about this service and this is a great idea when you are shopping online and want to shop quickly. Thank YOU!!

  169. Cindi Decker says

    I am beginning to shop more and more online – it is so much more convenient than fighting the crowds at the stores. I haven’t heard of this service but it sounds like something I should try! Thanks.

  170. juli guthrie says

    Shopping online is amazing especially this time of year with 3 boys who want to be nosy!

  172. Debbie Moon says

    Never heard of this before. I like shopping online good to know is a safe and secure way of doing it.

  174. Tracey Whitney says

    I don’t shop online often, but when I do I am concerned about protecting my accounts. This looks like a great idea.

  181. Sabrina R says

    I can’t believe I haven’t heard of this! I’m a shopaholic online and this would make things super easy!

  182. Shell Fruscione says

    I love how many retailers are already using it because you’re right, that’s a big deal when things like these just start out. I can’t wait to see even MORE places take it!

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