E-commerce means doing financial transactions on the Internet, at an online store or over a secure business-to-business extranet.

The next big thing e-commerce is online shopping, both wholesale and retail. Every day, more people gain access to the Web, and every day, more of them are shopping online. It provides a level of convenience they want, need and will soon demand. E-commerce is a unique opportunity for businesses of any size. And for those who automate their supply chain, the opportunity for business-to-business e-commerce is even greater.

Secure E-payment or E-secure is a secure way for consumers to pay for Internet purchases with major credit cards. It uses strong encryption to transmit credit card transactions safely over the Internet directly to banks for real-time payment authorisation.

Secure E-payment supports VISA, Mastercard, Bankcard and Diners Club International. The service can also support American Express and JCB, provided the merchant has the necessary agreements with these credit card companies. Secure E-payment has one specific function: secure, real-time authorisation of credit card transactions.