Is there a secure email method?

Security issue

[tbear]

One of my clients has asked me to set up a secure section in their site and put a form to collect their clients c/c details for payment.
They don't want to have a full sign up system, just a means for clients to pass their c/c details in a secure area.
Is this viable, how would go about setting this up?
Are emails that safe?

[bill]

You would probably want to set up an SSL certificate on that server and then pass the data securely. E-mail is about as safe as sending a postcard.

A lot of shopping cart apps can help you process CC data securely. You might want to look into some of them.

[tbear]

Thanks bill, I'll do that.