Observed Signal · Nov 9, 2021 · Technical Release · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Amazon to add Venmo payments in 2022
Amazon will begin accepting Venmo as a checkout payment in the United States in 2022, expanding payment options beyond PayPal’s core service. Venmo is the mobile payment solution owned by PayPal, used by roughly 80 million users in the US, and will be usable at checkout on Amazon.com and via the Amazon app. The integration was disclosed by PayPal in its latest quarterly results, with Amazon’s Ben Volk, Director of Global Payment Acceptance, noting that giving customers options and flexibility is key. The Venmo option will be US-only for now, as Venmo is not available in Germany or Europe. Amazon did not specify the exact date within 2022. This development underscores ongoing collaboration between large e-commerce platforms and digital wallets to broaden payment methods for shoppers.
US Venmo integration on Amazon; moderate industry impact
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Amazon will start accepting Venmo at checkout in 2022.
- Venmo is PayPal's mobile payment service.
- Venmo has about 80 million US users.
- The option will be available on Amazon.com and the Amazon app in the US.
- Germany and Europe do not have Venmo availability at this time.
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