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Information Technology News Amazon adds PayPhrase to checkout options | Amazon adds PayPhrase to checkout options |
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| by Stephen Withers | |
| Thursday, 29 October 2009 | |
  
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The idea is that shoppers pick their own identifying phrase, which is typed into the PayPhrase button on the product page. Once product selection is complete, entry of a PIN completes the purchase. The user's credit card and shipping details are stored by Amazon. PayPhrase provides the option of a pre-set monthly spending limit, which can be useful for a parent that wants to give a child the ability to charge limited transactions to their (the parent's) card. If tighter controls are considered appropriate, the account holder can also monitor and approve (by email or SMS) all transactions. "All websites accepting Checkout by Amazon, including DKNY, Jockey, Patagonia, Buy.com, J&R Electronics, and Car Toys, will be offering PayPhrase as a checkout option," company officials stated. "PayPhrase solves the headache of trying to keep track of all the different usernames and passwords people use to shop on various sites across the web. With PayPhrase all you need is one phrase and one PIN to pay online," said Matt Williams, general manager, Amazon PayPhrase. "We think customers will enjoy the simplicity that Amazon PayPhrase offers, and we hope they'll have some fun choosing their own personal phrases," he added. |
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