{"id":11841,"date":"2024-12-30T22:58:50","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T22:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connectwithfund.com\/?p=11841"},"modified":"2024-12-30T22:58:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T22:58:52","slug":"ebay-ditching-american-express-as-a-payment-option-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/connectwithfund.com\/?p=11841","title":{"rendered":"eBay ditching American Express as a payment option this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"contain\">\n<div class=\"info\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>eBay customers will no longer be able to use American Express credit cards to pay for purchases on the online marketplace come mid-August.<\/p>\n<p>The e-commerce company said in a statement to FOX Business that &#8220;unacceptably high fees American Express charges for processing credit card transactions&#8221; have prompted it to cease accepting American Express as of Aug. 17.<\/p>\n<p>The move, earlier reported by Bloomberg and The Associated Press, will\u00a0apply for eBay transactions in all markets around the world where the online marketplace operates.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline image-ct\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" ><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;At a time when payment processing costs should be declining because of technological advancements, investments in fraud capabilities and customer protections by merchants like eBay, credit card transaction fees continue to rise unabated because of a lack of meaningful competition,&#8221; eBay also said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>American Express voiced disappointment about eBay\u2019s decision and argued in a statement that the online marketplace &#8220;will limit customers\u2019 payment choices and take away the service, security, and rewards that customers value when paying with American Express.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline image-ct\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/connectwithfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/American-Express-logo.jpg\" alt=\"American Express logo\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Our research tells us that in the US the cost of acceptance for American Express is comparable to what eBay pays for similar cards on other networks,&#8221; the credit card company said in its statement. &#8220;We find eBay\u2019s decision to drop American Express as a payment choice for customers to be inconsistent with their stated desire to increase competition at the point of sale.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>EBAY TO ELIMINATE 1,000 ROLES, REDUCING FULL-TIME WORKFORCE BY 9%: \u2018THIS IS NOT EASY\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using American Express has been an option for eBay customers for quite some time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<table class=\"stock-fundamentals\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"ticker\">Ticker<\/th>\n<th class=\"security\">Security<\/th>\n<th class=\"last\">Last<\/th>\n<th class=\"change\">Change<\/th>\n<th class=\"percent\">Change %<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"ticker\">EBAY<\/td>\n<td class=\"security\">EBAY INC.<\/td>\n<td class=\"last\">64.31<\/td>\n<td class=\"change neg\">-0.78<\/td>\n<td class=\"percent neg\">\n        -1.20%\n      <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"ticker\">AXP<\/td>\n<td class=\"security\">AMERICAN EXPRESS CO.<\/td>\n<td class=\"last\">304.32<\/td>\n<td class=\"change neg\">-1.28<\/td>\n<td class=\"percent neg\">\n        -0.42%\n      <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&#8220;Based on internal research, we know that the vast majority of eBay customers are willing to use alternative payment options to continue enjoying buying and selling on our marketplace,&#8221; eBay told FOX Business.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inline image-ct\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" ><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/connectwithfund.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/eBay-App.jpg\" alt=\"eBay app\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When American Express stops being an option in August, the e-commerce company will still accept other credit cards, as well as debit cards, Google Pay, PayPal and other payment methods.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The e-commerce giant has reported having over 2 billion active listings on its online marketplace and over 132 million active buyers. In its first quarter, it saw a gross merchandise volume of $18.6 billion.<\/p>\n<p>As of Wednesday, eBay shares have risen over 21% from the start of the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/technology\/ebay-ditching-american-express-payment-option-summer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>eBay customers will no longer be able to use American Express credit cards to pay for purchases on the online marketplace come mid-August. The e-commerce company said in a statement to FOX Business that &#8220;unacceptably high fees American Express charges for processing credit card transactions&#8221; have prompted it to cease accepting American Express as of Aug. 17. 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