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Amazon drops Bill Me Later

By Faranaaz Parker, ITWeb Junior copy editor
Johannesburg, 06 Jan 2009

Amazon.com customers can no longer pay online via the Bill Me Later alternative payment option, says The Paypers.

The US online retailer added the service to its e-commerce platform in July 2008 and in October 2008, Bill Me Later was acquired by eBay for $820 million in cash and $125 million in outstanding options. According to Auctionbytes.com, Amazon owned a 10% stake in Bill Me Later until eBay acquired the service.

Over 1 000 online stores, catalogues and travel partners currently offer Bill Me Later.

Indian company adopts e-billing

India's United Bank Limited (UBL) has signed a contract with Hyderabad Electric Supply Corporation (Hesco) sealing a deal that will enable Hesco consumers to pay their utility bills online, states Trading Markets.

Consumers will be able to pay Hesco bills through UBL's Web site and toll-free customer helpline. Non-UBL customers can also make use of the e-billing facility through UBL's mobile banking service, Orion.

Guftar Anjum, CEO of Hesco, said: "It is our foremost priority to provide our customers with the best facilities. This contract shows our commitment to achieve this goal."

BillingOrchard offers lite e-billing

BillingOrchard.com has unveiled a “lite” version of its online billing and invoicing service to be offered for $9.95 per month, according to PR Web.

BillingOrchard Lite features all of the standard features of the application, but accommodates customers with a smaller client base and a lower volume of invoicing needs.

The application includes automated electronic invoicing, hourly time tracking and billing, accepting online payments through Authorize.net and PayPal, and client contact and e-mail management, all managed through a simple Web browser.

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