About

Trusted Web Traders was established in 2003 to verify and recommend online companies so that internet users know they are dealing with reputable organisations.

Trusted Web Traders operate to and uphold an Internet Code of Practice of which all its members must also adhere to. The Trusted Web Traders Internet Code of Practice was created to provide members of Trusted Web Traders a set of clear trading standards and guidelines to uphold in the operation of their organisation.

Authorised and practicing members of Trusted Web Traders can be identified by the display of the Trusted Web Traders Real Time Digital Verification Certificate. This certificate is currently being validated over 3.5 million times a month worldwide.

Companies that display the Trusted Web Traders Real Time Digital Verification Certificate in the form of their authorising shield can be considered trustworthy, reputable and genuine. These companies have undergone initial checks to ensure these factors, as well as being subject to ongoing random checks to certify that they are continuing to adhere to the Internet Code of Practice.