Has anyone used the Google Checkout to invoice their clients? I currently use the Paypal email invoice option and I'm trying to see if it's an alternative to Paypal...they offer one rate for the processing fees and seem to be a good alternative.

Any thoughts?

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I will have to check into it, I love Google everything so it could very well be an alternative.

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Lahesha, I haven't ever considered switching from Paypal but took a look at the Google Checkout fees info - the 2% plus .20 cents fee certainly seems reasonable - the only thing about it that makes me a bit nervous is that all transactions are processed via credit card, which in it's very nature increases the chances of chargebacks....not that it happens alot but I've heard enough horror stories to prefer to at least offer other methods.

Does anyone else here use Checkout for invoice processing?

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From the site:

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Guaranteed Payment: Checkout's Payment Guarantee protects 98% of Checkout orders on average -- when an order is guaranteed, you get paid even if it results in a chargeback. With its proprietary fraud detection technology, Google Checkout works to protect you from unwarranted chargebacks. In cases where you are found liable for a chargeback, you'll be charged the full amount of the chargeback plus an additional $10 chargeback fee. Learn more about how Google Checkout protects you from fraud with our Chargeback Resolution Policy and Payment Guarantee Policy.

Sounds like a good option with comprehensive chargeback investigations, though I think, like Tess, I will offer multiple payment options. I have often wished to pay for goods or services with PayPal and it wasn't available.

Originally Posted by BinAL

From the site: Sounds like a good option with comprehensive chargeback investigations, though I think, like Tess, I will offer multiple payment options. I have often wished to pay for goods or services with PayPal and it wasn't available.

But they don't guarantee intangible/virtual goods and services...so I don't think that otherwise generous offer would apply to us as virtual service providers.

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I'm curious if anyone has learned anything new about Google Checkout?

I've only used it to buy stuff and I found it a little... I want to say "juvenile", but that's not right. I had several problems using it. It's been a while though.

For the fees, you may as well get your own merchant account. If you use Quickbooks, apply through them and you can integrate it with Billing Solutions - it's fabulous. You can set up clients on automatic payments, you can send them invoices where they click a button and pay you like magic. I'm a believer in getting your own merchant account. But that's an opinion

I've also heard good things about callipay, which is kind of like paypal.

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Does anyone only use Google checkout? Or do most people use Paypal? I hate Paypals fees and would love a good alternative.

I am going to have to test this out and post to everyone and let them know if it's good. I have looked all over this forum for someone who has actually used this, but I haven't found anyone who can say it's good or bad. . . So far, It's been Super Easy to setup. I'll keep you guys posted if you want to know.

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This is an interesting thread. I'm in the process of deciding whether I want to use PayPal. Right now my one client either hands me a check when we meet or mails it to me. But, as I grow I want options.

I've checked out the site - and maybe I just can't see it - but I don't understand how you get your money from PayPal. Any info would be very helpful.

Thanks.

Carol