: Never agree to pay a seller via wire transfer, cash, or third-party apps like Venmo or CashApp outside of eBay’s checkout. These methods are not protected.

: Most major cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover) are accepted directly through eBay's secure checkout.

: You can use Apple Pay or Google Pay for a faster, encrypted mobile checkout experience.

: Look for sellers with high ratings and a long history of positive reviews to gauge reliability.