Security

Most common browsers include an indication in the bottom of the window when you are communicating with a secure server:

When a secure server such as the Express Equine is indicated, data that you send and receive is encrypted, which prevents anyone but you and the server from seeing the information exchanged. The protocol by which this takes place is called SSL - secure sockets layer.

In order to ensure that your SSL connection is to the actual server you intend, certificates and certificate authorities are used. The secure server and your browser automatically exchange certificate information when establishing a connection. If the certificate can be authenticated by a trusted certificate authority, the secure page will come up automatically.

LEVEL OF ENCRYPTION: A pop-up balloon will display if you move your mouse over the browser's secure icon:

128 bit encryption is the most secure level available today. Some browsers, especially outside the US, may not support 128-bit encryption. The lowest standard encryption level, 40-bit, is still difficult to crack and would require a determined and sophisticated effort.

The Express Equine website uses 128bit encryption

As an online business we understand the value of your credit card security.

Visa and MasterCard have issued new security procedures to protect your card from unauthorised use.

If your bank or card issuer is already a part of the scheme you will have seen the 'Verified by Visa' or 'MasterCard SecureCode' page appear when you last checked out at other participating retailers.

If your bank has not already introduced this security measure then more information is available here:

Verified by Visa

MasterCard SecureCode

How Does it work?
From the 1st July 2007, when you order from Aviform, there will be an additional step in the checkout process which you only need to complete once.

Your bank will ask you to complete a one-off registration process to create a password which is seperate to our checkout process and known only to you.

Subsequently on Aviform and all participating websites you will be asked for this password so that they can verify your identity and protect you from fraud.

Alternatively, you can contact your bank directly to register or go to visaeurope.com or mastercard.com for further information.