I've been doing LOTS of online shopping for years. (In fact, I do so much online shopping that I even have my credit card numbers + security codes memorized!) If PayPal is offered, it's my preferred payment method. Now, I don't lose any sleep sending credit card information via a secure, encrypted website, but never sending a merchant your credit card info at all just adds an extra layer of security. I've never had a problem with PayPal & I just ignore their pitch to connect with my bank account.
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