[Sunny]

I just did some more research, and found a comparison of Paypal, Google Checkout and Amazon.

For digital downloads (like ebooks), I found this rather telling:

“Non-tangible goods

There’s very few processors who handle payments for non-tangible goods like digital downloads, consulting, and other services very well, 3rd party processors are hardly an exception. This is because a customer can make a chargeback with their card issuer for a number of reasons that are virtually un-challengable. Chargebacks like “product not as described” are almost impossible to beat even with superb descriptions, disclaimers, and anything else merchants try to throw at their customers. Until Visa/MC/Amex issuers change their chargeback policies, it’s unlikely that merchants will receive any relief from these types of chargebacks for non-tangible goods and services where the accuracy of the description is easily interpretable. Amazon is currently making the most public push to cater to digital sellers, and of the 3 they offer the most options and protection for this type of service.

Integration”

Source: http://www.merchantequip.com/merchant-account-blog/1027/a-comparison-of-3-alternative-payment-methods

I am not affiliated with that website, or with any of the companies mentioned.

[Sunny]

I’ll throw my name in the hat as interested in the Amazon system, too.

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