As an alternative to entering credit card, bank account, or other financial information online,
some shopping and auction Web sites allow consumers to use an online payment service such as PayPal or Google Checkout. To use an online payment service, you create an account that is linked to your credit card or funds at a financial institution.
When you make a purchase, you use your online payment service account, which transfers
money for you without revealing your financial information. Read Innovative Computing 2-2
to find out how shoppers can experience 3-D online stores.