PP Alternative - Amazon?

[edmund]

Has anyone used Amazon Payments?
https://payments.amazon.com/sdui/sdui/personal/webpay/faq#wpFee

Seems like a decent alternative to PP with no fees!

There are a few other apps I have seen on the iPhone that might be viable alternatives for smaller transactions with no fees.

Thoughts?

 

[monza]

There are fees to receive, same as paypal

 

[Bill_Green]

I think someone here recommended Dwolla recently. I haven't tried it yet.

 

[edmund]

Dwolla looks nice! Though it doesnt let you use credit cards.

Venmo is another I found that covers CC fees up to $500.
https://venmo.com/info/faq

Monza- I think I saw what you are talking about, but cant find it now.
I see this: https://payments.amazon.com/sdui/sdui/personal/webpay/faq#wpWithdraw
Which says there are no fees for withdrawal. Perhaps there are fees with Credit card payments?

 

[edmund]

I just spoke with an Amazon.com rep.

There are NO fees when using you PERSONAL Amazon Payments account and using a bank account.
There are also NO fees up to $1000/month when using a credit card!

Also, there is a dispute center if needed.

So all in all. For small items less than a $1000 this is a great option. Also, perhaps even $2000, as the limit resets at the end of the month if you buy something near the end of the month.

 

[monza]

That's interesting...do they have a webpage with these limits and fees? I'm having difficulty finding anything that differentiates personal from business fees, and the limit I find is $500, not $1000. Any links you know of? Thanks!

 

[edmund]

I had a hard time finding the differences as well.

So I just contacted them: https://payments.amazon.com/sdui/sdui/contactussend
Click on contact by phone. They call you and I was only on hold for a few minutes. Very responsive call center.

I think the limit goes up if you verify your bank account with them. Mine definitely says $1000 now, not sure what it had before as I did not check it.