PayPal rings up Mobile Checkout

eBay-owned online payment service provider PayPal announced the launch of Mobile Checkout, a service enabling consumers in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada to make purchases via the mobile web. PayPal Mobile Checkout enables merchants with online storefronts to embed PayPal buttons on their sites, promising a simpler, more efficient interface for making and receiving payment for goods and services. Participating merchants include SkyMall, ElectronicsShowplace.com, DVD Empire and DVD Planet.

In April 2006, PayPal introduced its first mobile payment service, enabling consumers to buy, donate or send money via text message. "Millions of consumers have chosen PayPal because it offers a safer, easier way to pay online," said Kevin Dulsky, PayPal Mobile senior director. "As the mobile commerce market grows as an extension of e-commerce, it will be critical for online merchants to adopt a secure mobile payment platform to reach new consumers and to remain competitive in the market."

For more on PayPal Mobile Checkout:
- read this release

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