Which Browser Should I Use?
For your protection, this site employs 128-bit 'strong' encryption. You must use a browser that is capable of this level of encryption. Internet Explorer 5.01, Netscape Communicator 4.7 or later browser version is required. Older browsers may still create a secure SSL connection at 40, 56 or 128 bits depending on the precise browser version.

Some features on this site may not be supported in older browsers, and therefore, will not function properly. You must enable Javascript and cookies in order to use this site. Browsers typically install these capabilities by default.

Microsoft Internet Explorer Updates
Netscape Navigator Updates

Why Is The Secure Site Icon Not Displayed In My Status Bar?
Please note this site employs framesets. A frameset is a browser window that derives its content from two or more source pages. The use of framesets on a web site prevents the re-loading of navigation objects (menus) and, therefore, enhances performance.

One disadvantage of the use of framesets is that the familiar "lock" (Internet Explorer) or "key" (Netscape) does not appear in the browser status bar, even if the site employs SSL technology. As mentioned above, this site employs the highest level of encryption currently available (128-bit), but this fact may not be evident due to the use of framesets.

Non-Framed Log-In

How Can I Verify The Site Is Secure For Myself?
To verify that the account access portions of this site are secure, go to the Credit Card Log-In screen, position your mouse pointer over the body of the page and right-click your mouse. A menu should display similar to this:

Next, place your pointer over the "Properties" option and left-click. The "Properties" screen should display page security information. (For clarity, we have highlighted one field in yellow and circled the other in red on the example below.)