We use PayPal for shipping and tracking purposes but the main reason is for YOUR peace of mind.
Not only is it convenient, it also gives you peace of mind that you’re not sending your credit card information to a website. PayPal eliminates that worry by adding their levels of security. Only “confirmed” transactions are processed and I never see your credit card number.
Also, the data is encrypted for extra level of protection against fraud and identity theft. Nothing is completely risk-free—glitches and data breaches are possible anywhere. But PayPal is a reputable company with enough security and consumer protection in place to keep you relatively safe online.
You can still use your credit card as you normally would but you get added levels of security that is offered with PayPal and it doesn’t cost you anything. It’s stacking the deck in your favor.
Best of all, it is important that you have other recourse other than the online store merchant. PayPal puts you in the driver’s seat if have an issue if you were overcharged, completely misled/misinformed about a product or a merchant not honoring their returns policy. According to PayPal’s website, they can reimburse you for the full price plus shipping costs, up to $20,000 per item.
In short, it’s really in YOUR best interest.