Sears Holdings and eBillme have partnered to offer customers a new way to pay for online purchases without using a credit card. The firm has said that eBillme – the payment option that enables consumers to use online banking to pay now, pay securely, and use available funds – will be offered as a payment option for online shoppers.
Reportedly, when shoppers choose eBillme at checkout, their order is confirmed with an eBill sent to their e-mail address. Consumers simply pay the eBill the same way they pay utilities, loans, insurance, and other bills, either through their online bank account or at one of over 75,000 walk-in locations. The transaction occurs securely, with no personal or financial information required during check out and consumers can shop with confidence knowing their eBillme transaction is guaranteed and protected.
Susan Ehrlich, senior vice president and president of Sears Holdings’ Financial Services business unit, said: “eBillme gives us the ability to let our customers pay with money from their online checking accounts without having to provide their account information as part of the transaction. Our customers have changed their payment behavior to adapt to this difficult economy. eBillme compliments our efforts to continuously serve our customers and deliver a quality and affordable retail experience.”
Marwan Forzley, president and chief executive officer of eBillme, said: “We are very pleased to bring this new payment option to Sears Holdings’ sites. As a top 10 retailer, Sears Holdings continues to innovate and respond to the increasing demand for secure cash checkout. The eBillme checkout option coupled with the eBillme buyer protection features and the eBillme cash back rewards program provides consumers with a valuable payment experience.”
Sears Holdings is a broadline retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in the US.
