LONDON—The United Kingdom will be the third market to introduce eBay's managed payments experience as part of the program's global expansion.
The company said it will offer buyers flexibility and choice in payment methods. eBay plans to offer buyers in the U.K. a variety of payment options, including credit card, Google Pay and PayPal. Apple Pay will also be available as a payment option on iPhone and iPad, the company said.
eBay has already rolled out its payments options in the U.S. and Germany.
"We're creating a modern managed marketplace. Taking control of the payments process on our platform is a key component of our strategy to enhance the eBay experience by breaking down barriers and removing complexities for our customers," said eBay VP of Global Payments Alyssa Cutright. "We've seen great success in the U.S. and Germany and we're thrilled to expand to the U.K."
‘Another Step’
Added VP of eBay U.K. Rob Hattrell, “By starting to manage payments in the U.K. this year, we're taking another step to deliver improvements for our customers. We know that sellers and buyers expect smooth and seamless transactions, and this new payments experience is designed to offer exactly that. In the coming months, we will make the transition as smooth as possible for sellers so they can take advantage of this important update quickly."
eBay started managing payments on its platform in the U.S. with a select group of sellers in September 2018, and expanded the experience to Germany in September 2019.