eBay
is clearing up the misconception that they are discontinuing third party
checkout. What has happened is eBay is requiring that approved
third-party checkout providers update their checkout process according to a set
of eBay guidelines to “give buyers a more consistent checkout experience.”
Here is the original announcement including approved partners who offer
third-party checkout that are complying with the new directive:
http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200904151259582.html
Some blogs have
incorrectly reported that eBay is doing away with third party checkout. We want
to clarify that this is not the case.
The facts: Beginning
June 15, eBay will only allow third-party checkout services from approved
providers who have updated their user interface according to a set of eBay
guidelines. Our goal is to give buyers a more consistent checkout experience.
These guidelines do not involve any changes to functionality that is consistent
with eBay listing policies and existing legal agreements.
Some of the current
third-party checkout providers may decide to begin using eBay Checkout instead
of making user interface changes to their own checkout system. In this case,
sellers can continue to use their services.
If you are a seller
using a third-party checkout provider, we strongly encourage you to contact
your provider about their plans. Most of our approved partners are planning to
make the necessary changes to their solution, including:
- 4Sellers
- Afterbuy
- Auctiva
Corporation
- ChannelAdvisor
- Cultuzz
Digital Media
- Digital
River
- Kyozou
- Sandbourne
Systems
- Vendio
To reiterate, we are
not eliminating third party checkout on June 15, we are only asking third-party
checkout providers to update the user interface.
Please keep in mind
that the definitive source of information about eBay is eBay. You can find
accurate information about any planned changes through this Announcement Board
and through emails, calls and other official communications from eBay.
Sincerely,
Dinesh Lathi
VP Seller Experience