AnyTools Payment Policy

AnyTools offers secure, convenient payment options to make your tool and equipment purchases easy and safe. This policy outlines our accepted payment methods, security measures, and payment processing procedures.

Business Information

Company Name: AnyTools
Address: 133a Oxford Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4JH, UK
Phone: 07577 323531
Email: contact@anytools.store
Website: https://anytools.store

Accepted Payment Methods

Primary Payment Processors

We process all payments securely through:

• PayPal – Checkout with your PayPal account or pay as a guest
• Stripe – Secure card processing for all major UK and international cards

Credit and Debit Cards (via Stripe)

We accept all major cards, including:

• Visa (credit and debit)
• Mastercard (credit and debit)
• American Express
• Discover
• Business debit and credit cards

Digital Payment Options

• PayPal (personal and business accounts)
• Apple Pay (supported on compatible devices)
• Google Pay (supported on compatible devices)
• Link (Stripe’s express checkout option)

Bank Transfers

• Direct UK bank transfers for wholesale and large orders
• Wire transfers for international or high-value purchases
• Business cheques (with verification for trade accounts)

Alternative Payment Options

• Buy now, pay later options (subject to approval)
• Financing options for qualified purchases over £500
• Store credit from returns or promotional offers
• Gift cards and promotional credits

Payment Security

Security Measures

Your payment information is protected by:

• PayPal’s industry-leading encryption and buyer protection
• Stripe’s PCI DSS Level 1 compliance – the highest global security standard
• SSL encryption for all online transactions
• Tokenization of stored payment information (no raw card data stored)
• Advanced fraud prevention and monitoring systems
• Two-factor authentication for enhanced account protection

Information Protection

• PayPal – all sensitive data handled on PayPal’s secure servers
• Stripe – card data tokenized and encrypted by Stripe
• We never store full card numbers or CVV codes
• Bank information stored only for transaction verification purposes

Safe Shopping Practices

• Use secure networks (avoid public WiFi for payments)
• Check for https:// and lock icon before entering payment info
• Never share payment passwords or security codes
• Monitor your bank statements regularly
• Contact us immediately if you suspect fraudulent activity

Payment Processing

Order Payment Timing

• Retail orders: Payment processed immediately upon order placement
• Pre-orders: Payment authorised at order, charged upon shipment
• Custom orders: May require a deposit, with balance due before dispatch
• Wholesale accounts: Payment terms per account agreement

Payment Authorisation

• Authorisation holds may be placed during processing
• Final charges are processed when your order is shipped
• Delayed orders may require re-authorisation
• Declined payments will result in order cancellation

Processing Times

• Credit/Debit Cards (via Stripe): Immediate authorisation
• PayPal: Instant for linked cards and balances
• PayPal eCheque: 3–5 business days for clearance
• Bank Transfers: 1–3 business days (UK)
• Business Cheques: 5–10 business days for clearance