Using a debit or credit card online to make purchases is completely safe these days. Large sites like Amazon have set up a lot of security measures to ensure the safety of their customers and to provide a safe and easy way to purchase online. However, when using an online store to purchase goods or service you need to take precautions when purchasing from these companies. Make sure that the company you are using has a secure network connection. You will find the status in the domain name. If the site is secure the address will start off as https:// and if the site isn't secure, you'll see http://. One of the safest ways to purchase online using a debit card is through PayPal. With PayPal, you can request a PayPal debit card to use for purchasing your online items. PayPal offers their own debit card that you can order and use. The card works the same as paying through your PayPal account. Sites that don't allow you to pay through PayPal, just use the debit card like a credit card to make your purchases. If you have an issue or a problem with the purchase, PayPal will interact and get you a refund.