Credit or Debit Card Identification

Unsure about placing your credit or debit card on file?

Your card will be used for identification only and will not be charged at any time. By having this type of identification from all users, eBay remains a safe place to buy and sell.

Remember: Your personal information is protected by eBay's Privacy Policy and encrypted by the industry standard SSL software.

If you don't want to place your card on file, you can enter a different email instead (only certain types of emails can be used, such as those issued by companies, schools, and paid Internet Service providers).

Credit or debit card trouble?
If your card wasn't accepted, please do the following:
  • Make sure that your card number is correct.
  • Check your address - it must match your monthly statement.
  • For debit cards, only use those with VISA or MasterCard logos.
  • Contact your card issuer if none of the above helps. Verify that:
    1. The card account is in good standing;
    2. The account does not have a internet/phone order block; and
    3. If the account is new, the account has been activated.