What is Google Checkout?
Google Checkout is an online payment processing service launched by Google in 2006. It allows merchants to accept online payments by providing a fast and secure checkout flow for customers.
Some key features of Google Checkout include:
- Accept payments using credit cards, debit cards, and Google Wallet - Customers can easily pay without creating accounts on each website.
- Seamless integration - Google Checkout can be integrated with merchant websites with minimal development efforts through its API and extensions for platforms like WooCommerce.
- Risk protection - Google Checkout's fraud systems protect the merchant from fraudulent transactions and chargebacks.
- Global reach - Merchants can sell products worldwide, as Google Checkout supports payments in over 200 countries.
- Competitive fees - Google Checkout charges competitive transaction fees without any monthly fees or long-term contracts.
In 2013, Google Checkout was retired and merged into Google Wallet. Google recommends merchants to switch to alternate payment solutions like Google Wallet, Stripe, Braintree, etc. for accepting payments.