PayPal launches Mobile Checkout

PayPal has announced the addition of their mobile checkout service in the US, Canada and the UK. PayPal Mobile allows customers to click on a PayPal icon and purchase items through the mobile web. The service, “Click to Pay,” compliments a text based payment service introduced in April of 2006. Users can donate to charities, “Text to Buy,” or send money by phone through the PayPal short code 729725 – paypal.

Other companies providing mobile payment options include TextPayMe and Wells Fargo/VISA is testing a similar offering. Until websites are readily accessible through mobile browsers more focus should be put towards mobile content sites offering games, ring-tones, etc. And don’t forget to sign-up for the PayPal Mobile service ahead of time.