eBay is to get rid of third party checkout providers.

Shoppers ordering a parcel delivery from the eBay online auction site from July next year will be paying using the company's preferred payment provider PayPal.

The company is getting rid of all other payment operators, which currently account for around ten per cent of transactions.

Third party checkout providers, such as Google Checkout, will no longer be supported on the auction site in a move designed to streamline the payments process.

Todd Lutwak, vice president of seller experience at eBay, said the move is designed "to give eBay buyers a consistent, speedy checkout experience and to ensure support for fast-growing sales via mobile platforms".

He added: "For those sellers who do use third-party solutions, eBay checkout is being enhanced with key functionality including advanced tax reporting, more credit card integration, and advanced shipping solutions."

The move ought to help PayPal further drive growth for eBay, following the payment provider's strong performance in the second quarter of 2010.

Posted by Sarah Gower



 

Article Added: 02/09/2010 09:02:15