Buy & Sell Securely on eBay without Credit Cards, Top Five Sellers Will Win Blackberry Curve 8520
eBay and Kasikorn Bank (KBank) today announced a new feature to the K-Web Shopping Card, an Internet shopping card by KBank that will help facilitate buying and selling on eBay. As part of the launch, eBay and KBank are also offering K-Web Shopping Card holders exclusive incentives and a chance to win attractive gifts when they use the card on eBay.
The K-Web Shopping Card is a virtual card with a 16-digit card number, just like a regular credit card. Users can simply fill in their K-Web Shopping Card number, Card Verification Value (CVV) number and expiration date to pay for goods and services at online stores. As an added form of protection, users will also be able to set a spending limit of up to 100,000 Baht for the K-Web Shopping Card, depending on the funds available in their bank accounts. Interested individuals can apply for the card via K-Cyber Banking without having to submit additional documents.
“We are pleased to work with KBank, Thailand’s leading commercial bank, to provide Thai users with a payment solution that will enable them to trade more effectively on eBay. Thai eBay users are among the most active in cross border trade in Southeast Asia—buying from and selling to over 90 million active eBay members worldwide,” said Allis Ghim, Director at eBay, who oversees Southeast Asia and Japan.
“With the K-Web Shopping Card, Thai eBay users who do not own a credit card will still be able to perform various tasks on eBay such as registering their new eBay and PayPal accounts, verifying their eBay accounts for selling internationally, paying their selling fees or making payment for their online purchases,” she added.
During the promotional period, which lasts from now until May 31, 2010, the first 1,000 new eBay sellers who register with PayPal using a K-Web Shopping Card can receive rebates on eBay insertion fees and selected feature fees for their first 50 completed eBay listings. The first five participants who achieve the highest total sales amount (in US dollars) from selling on eligible eBay websites during the promotional period will stand a chance to win a new BlackBerry Curve 8520.
Additionally, KBank will be giving out exciting gifts to customers who spend either 8,000 Baht or 25,000 Baht with their K-Web Shopping Card on eBay.
To register for the promotion or find out more, please visit http://export.ebay.co.th/kbank/.
About eBay Inc.
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments. We also reach millions through specialized marketplaces such as StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, and eBay Classifieds sites, which together have a presence in more than 1,000 cities around the world. For more information about the company and our global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Facebook users hacked with direct messages forwarding to suspicious site
Facebook users have reported receiving direct messages which includes a link to a suspicious website.
In what could be the first major Facebook security story of the year, users have reported receiving a message that encourages them to visit the ‘binsservicestore.info' website after a friend's recommendation.
According to DomainQuery, the website was created on 15th September 2009, last updated on 29th December 2009 and is due to expire on the 15th September this year. The sponsoring registrar is GoDaddy.com Inc and the administrator and registrant data provide contact details in India.
Rik Ferguson, senior security advisor at Trend Micro, said that binsservicesstore.info lands on a 'work from home scam page' that uses geo-ip to look like a local (to you) online newspaper.
Andy Thomas, commercial director of Garlik, warned at the end of December about a scam on Facebook where a user is offered a free £25 iTunes voucher. The scam, which came via an invitation and involves sending the group administrator a message with the user's name and email address, had around 464,000 respond.
Thomas said: “Some simple maths and logic says this is going to cost someone over £12 million. That is Hooveresque in promotional scale and we all remember what happened to them, the truth is this is a well timed scam that plays on people's trust of the iTunes brand and love of a bargain (it's called social engineering).
“The only gift members will get is a nasty surprise in an email (probably the one containing your iTunes ‘gift') or a permanent place on a phishing attack list sold, much like direct marketeers buy email or physical addresses. If you or a friend joined this list make sure they know what to expect over the next few days, weeks, months.”
In what could be the first major Facebook security story of the year, users have reported receiving a message that encourages them to visit the ‘binsservicestore.info' website after a friend's recommendation.
According to DomainQuery, the website was created on 15th September 2009, last updated on 29th December 2009 and is due to expire on the 15th September this year. The sponsoring registrar is GoDaddy.com Inc and the administrator and registrant data provide contact details in India.
Rik Ferguson, senior security advisor at Trend Micro, said that binsservicesstore.info lands on a 'work from home scam page' that uses geo-ip to look like a local (to you) online newspaper.
Andy Thomas, commercial director of Garlik, warned at the end of December about a scam on Facebook where a user is offered a free £25 iTunes voucher. The scam, which came via an invitation and involves sending the group administrator a message with the user's name and email address, had around 464,000 respond.
Thomas said: “Some simple maths and logic says this is going to cost someone over £12 million. That is Hooveresque in promotional scale and we all remember what happened to them, the truth is this is a well timed scam that plays on people's trust of the iTunes brand and love of a bargain (it's called social engineering).
“The only gift members will get is a nasty surprise in an email (probably the one containing your iTunes ‘gift') or a permanent place on a phishing attack list sold, much like direct marketeers buy email or physical addresses. If you or a friend joined this list make sure they know what to expect over the next few days, weeks, months.”
Friday, February 5, 2010
Jetstar set to transform airport experience for customers via efficient self-service check-in model USD $3.5 billion deal
Jetstar set to transform airport experience for customers via efficient self-service check-in model USD $3.5 billion deal with International Aero Engines (IAE) signed
Low fares leader Jetstar will set about transforming the check-in experience for its Australian and New Zealand domestic customers during 2010 by unveiling a new approach towards the airport experience for customers with a target of 100 per cent customer self service.
The proposal builds upon existing customer self service technology now in place for Jetstar’s domestic passenger base including Web Check and Self Service Kiosks at some Airports.
This will be complemented by the introduction of world-first SMS Boarding Pass technology during the first 2010 quarter and automatic Web Check and pre-enrolment for flights at time of booking.
Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan announced the airline’s plans during an address to the Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2010 Conference in Singapore.
In a series of announcements the Pan Asian carrier also secured Agreements valued at up to USD $3.5 billion with the International Aero Engines (IAE) consortium to have the latest V2500 SelectOne™ engine power a new fleet of 50 additional Airbus A320 family aircraft for the Jetstar Group, with options and purchase rights on up to 40 more aircraft.
The major deal, one of the largest in Jetstar’s history, includes an Engine Purchase Agreement valued around USD $1.5 billion if all options and purchase rights are exercised to be distributed amongst the mainline Jetstar fleet based in Australia and New Zealand, as well as with Jetstar Asia/Valuair of Singapore and Jetstar Pacific, based in Vietnam,.
A long-term USD $2 billion Aftermarket Services Agreement will cover these new engines and those installed on 40 IAE-powered aircraft that the Jetstar businesses currently operate.
Mr Buchanan said over the term of the Agreements significant savings would be generated and solidified a long term strategic commercial relationship with IAE to help support Jetstar’s continued growth, including its Pan Asian network plans.
“The Agreements reflect Jetstar’s continued focus on cost-competitive outcomes and fostering long term partnerships that help deliver sustainable low fares and growth,” Mr Buchanan said.
Jetstar’s move to help put people back in control of their airport experience during domestic travel will incorporate a more streamlined and hassle-free customer airport experience supported by:
Doubling the number and footprint of Self-Check Kiosks across Jetstar’s Australian and New Zealand domestic networks. Kiosks will cover all domestic ports in Australia and NZ;
Introduction of world-first SMS boarding pass technology across Jetstar’s domestic Australian & New Zealand ports during 2010 and fitted to all Jetstar Self-Check Kiosks;
Enhanced web tools such as Automatic Web-Check at Jetstar.com;
Redeploying existing Jetstar staff from primarily check-in duties to customer service and revenue generating activities.
Mr Buchanan said the airline’s fresh approach towards allowing its domestic customer base greater choice in self service prior to their travel would balance the efficient application of new technology for air travelers with strong customer service outcomes.
“Through our growing suite of innovative new customer facing applications at Airports we are seeking to ensure that the airport experience is increasingly convenient, easier and more hassle-free than before,” Mr Buchanan said.
“The approach we are taking is firmly designed around improving, not reducing, the customer service and airport experience at increasingly busy terminals, and of empowering both regular and irregular Jetstar flyers to use technology to take control of the airport experience.
“This is an extremely positive and exciting step forward for our airline as well as for our employees that will greatly enhance customer service levels.
“There will be no change in our Airport staffing numbers under this model, meaning our Airport Customer Service personnel can move beyond the check-in counter to spend more effective time directly with our customers prior to flying.”
Jetstar passengers who Web-Check for Australian domestic flights will soon be given the option to have their boarding pass and unique boarding code sent to their mobile phone via a standard text SMS message.
The SMS technology has been developed by Melbourne-based company Sissit Group with which Jetstar has a Research and Development arrangement.
Unlike some other airlines who have introduced this technology to WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) or internet enabled handsets, in a global first, any mobile phone will be able to accept the Jetstar boarding pass on a domestic flight via the common text message.
This will allow customers who purchase fares via Jetstar.com to request at the time of booking for the airline to automatically check the passenger(s) in 24 hours prior to their Jetstar flight departure with the boarding pass to then be sent via email or SMS text message.
Mr Buchanan said SMS boarding pass technology would be further trialled on Sydney-Melbourne (Avalon) flights from late February 2010, with a staged roll-out across Jetstar’s domestic Australian and New Zealand networks during the 2010 calendar year.
He said automatic check-in when purchasing a fare at Jetstar.com had commenced earlier this month.
“Automatic check-in for the airline’s Australian and New Zealand domestic services allows passengers at the time of booking to choose to check-in and have their boarding passes automatically sent to them via email 24-48 hours before flight departure,” Mr Buchanan said.
“The new technology will be further enhanced when SMS boarding pass technology is fully activated, meaning a boarding pass can then be delivered direct to the future passenger’s mobile phone.
“By introducing applications such as Automatic Web-Check and SMS Boarding Passes, Jetstar saves real costs, which we are able to directly pass on to our customers with our low fares.”
Low fares leader Jetstar will set about transforming the check-in experience for its Australian and New Zealand domestic customers during 2010 by unveiling a new approach towards the airport experience for customers with a target of 100 per cent customer self service.
The proposal builds upon existing customer self service technology now in place for Jetstar’s domestic passenger base including Web Check and Self Service Kiosks at some Airports.
This will be complemented by the introduction of world-first SMS Boarding Pass technology during the first 2010 quarter and automatic Web Check and pre-enrolment for flights at time of booking.
Jetstar Chief Executive Officer Bruce Buchanan announced the airline’s plans during an address to the Low Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2010 Conference in Singapore.
In a series of announcements the Pan Asian carrier also secured Agreements valued at up to USD $3.5 billion with the International Aero Engines (IAE) consortium to have the latest V2500 SelectOne™ engine power a new fleet of 50 additional Airbus A320 family aircraft for the Jetstar Group, with options and purchase rights on up to 40 more aircraft.
The major deal, one of the largest in Jetstar’s history, includes an Engine Purchase Agreement valued around USD $1.5 billion if all options and purchase rights are exercised to be distributed amongst the mainline Jetstar fleet based in Australia and New Zealand, as well as with Jetstar Asia/Valuair of Singapore and Jetstar Pacific, based in Vietnam,.
A long-term USD $2 billion Aftermarket Services Agreement will cover these new engines and those installed on 40 IAE-powered aircraft that the Jetstar businesses currently operate.
Mr Buchanan said over the term of the Agreements significant savings would be generated and solidified a long term strategic commercial relationship with IAE to help support Jetstar’s continued growth, including its Pan Asian network plans.
“The Agreements reflect Jetstar’s continued focus on cost-competitive outcomes and fostering long term partnerships that help deliver sustainable low fares and growth,” Mr Buchanan said.
Jetstar’s move to help put people back in control of their airport experience during domestic travel will incorporate a more streamlined and hassle-free customer airport experience supported by:
Doubling the number and footprint of Self-Check Kiosks across Jetstar’s Australian and New Zealand domestic networks. Kiosks will cover all domestic ports in Australia and NZ;
Introduction of world-first SMS boarding pass technology across Jetstar’s domestic Australian & New Zealand ports during 2010 and fitted to all Jetstar Self-Check Kiosks;
Enhanced web tools such as Automatic Web-Check at Jetstar.com;
Redeploying existing Jetstar staff from primarily check-in duties to customer service and revenue generating activities.
Mr Buchanan said the airline’s fresh approach towards allowing its domestic customer base greater choice in self service prior to their travel would balance the efficient application of new technology for air travelers with strong customer service outcomes.
“Through our growing suite of innovative new customer facing applications at Airports we are seeking to ensure that the airport experience is increasingly convenient, easier and more hassle-free than before,” Mr Buchanan said.
“The approach we are taking is firmly designed around improving, not reducing, the customer service and airport experience at increasingly busy terminals, and of empowering both regular and irregular Jetstar flyers to use technology to take control of the airport experience.
“This is an extremely positive and exciting step forward for our airline as well as for our employees that will greatly enhance customer service levels.
“There will be no change in our Airport staffing numbers under this model, meaning our Airport Customer Service personnel can move beyond the check-in counter to spend more effective time directly with our customers prior to flying.”
Jetstar passengers who Web-Check for Australian domestic flights will soon be given the option to have their boarding pass and unique boarding code sent to their mobile phone via a standard text SMS message.
The SMS technology has been developed by Melbourne-based company Sissit Group with which Jetstar has a Research and Development arrangement.
Unlike some other airlines who have introduced this technology to WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) or internet enabled handsets, in a global first, any mobile phone will be able to accept the Jetstar boarding pass on a domestic flight via the common text message.
This will allow customers who purchase fares via Jetstar.com to request at the time of booking for the airline to automatically check the passenger(s) in 24 hours prior to their Jetstar flight departure with the boarding pass to then be sent via email or SMS text message.
Mr Buchanan said SMS boarding pass technology would be further trialled on Sydney-Melbourne (Avalon) flights from late February 2010, with a staged roll-out across Jetstar’s domestic Australian and New Zealand networks during the 2010 calendar year.
He said automatic check-in when purchasing a fare at Jetstar.com had commenced earlier this month.
“Automatic check-in for the airline’s Australian and New Zealand domestic services allows passengers at the time of booking to choose to check-in and have their boarding passes automatically sent to them via email 24-48 hours before flight departure,” Mr Buchanan said.
“The new technology will be further enhanced when SMS boarding pass technology is fully activated, meaning a boarding pass can then be delivered direct to the future passenger’s mobile phone.
“By introducing applications such as Automatic Web-Check and SMS Boarding Passes, Jetstar saves real costs, which we are able to directly pass on to our customers with our low fares.”
Saturday, January 30, 2010
eBay Introduces Free Auction Listings and the “3-Cent Store” Lowest Rates Ever for Sellers to Build Their Businesses on eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), the world’s largest online marketplace connecting 90 million active buyers and sellers, today announced free auction listings and dramatically reduced listing fees for fixed-priced items sold to buyers in the United States, making selling on eBay.com simpler than ever for sellers of all sizes. The pricing changes, which take effect March 30, more closely align eBay’s success with its sellers, dramatically lowering – and even eliminating – the upfront costs of selling on eBay.
“Free—and practically free—is great news for anyone wanting to earn extra cash or build a business on eBay,” said Lorrie Norrington, president of eBay Marketplaces. “Our new success-based pricing makes eBay more attractive and competitive than ever. We are focused on helping sellers win and giving buyers the best deals online. So whether you want to turn the stuff in your garage into vacation money, become an eBay entrepreneur or scale your business, we are there for you with selling formats, tools and pricing that offer choice and opportunity.”
Beginning March 30, eBay will offer two pricing packages sold to buyers in the United States:
For sellers who list items occasionally, new “eBay Everyday” rates. Auction-style listings with a start price of 99 cents or less will be free (with no insertion fees for up to 100 listings per month). When an item sells, the seller will pay a flat final value fee of 9 percent of the sale price – and never more than $50. If an item doesn’t sell, the seller pays nothing. Auction listings typically are the ideal format for people who sell occasionally on eBay. Regardless of item or price, auction listings offer maximum search exposure based on time-ending-soonest auction-based search results, and the format helps sellers with occasional listings get the best value.
For sellers who list often, new “eBay Stores” subscription rates offer insertion fees as low as 3 cents per listing for 30 days—a 90 percent reduction over current rates. Larger volume sellers with this “3-cent store” premium rate can move thousands of items at high velocity with full search exposure. Subscription rates offer basic, anchor and premium store pricing options, depending on the size of a seller’s business.
With the new pricing a seller with 250 listings per month would save $80 or $960 a year in insertion fees. In addition, with these changes eBay’s current store inventory format will be discontinued and will no longer have separate search functionality from core fixed-price listings. With the new eBay Stores rate package, all fixed priced inventory on eBay will have exposure through eBay’s main search functionality, increasing visibility for sellers and improving the search experience for buyers.
Sellers who want to determine which pricing option will work best for their listings when the changes take place in March can use eBay’s Fee Illustrator: http://pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/news/FeeIllustrator2010.html.
Along with the simplified pricing changes, eBay announced that, effective today, it is expanding to all buyers its eBay Buyer Protection program, which the company has been piloting over the past year. eBay Buyer Protection adds an unprecedented level of customer support and trust to the world’s largest online marketplace. Along with eBay’s Top-rated seller program, which was introduced in October 2009 and helps buyers easily identify sellers who consistently provide great service (as rated by other buyers), eBay Buyer Protection offers buyers even greater confidence that when they buy on eBay, they’ll be covered.
Through eBay Buyer Protection, buyers will have access to customer support specialists seven days a week, as well as a money-back offer for most purchases should a problem arise and the seller is unable to resolve the issue. eBay Buyer Protection covers items paid with PayPal or any other approved payment method. This program, along with Vehicle Protection Program and Business Equipment Protection Program, covers almost every item purchased on eBay.com. Customers can see the specific coverage for an item on the “view item” page or can read more at http://pages.ebay.com/coverage/index.html.
“We’ve made enormous progress in creating a great customer experience on eBay.com,” said Norrington. “Buyers already benefit from the highest quality service offered by our Top-rated sellers. With eBay Buyer Protection, customers can shop with confidence as they take advantage of the great deals and selection eBay sellers offer. We’ve now got you covered on eBay every day.”
About eBay Inc.
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments. We also reach millions through specialized marketplaces such as StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, and eBay Classifieds sites, which together have a presence in more than 1,000 cities around the world. For more information about the company and our global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
“Free—and practically free—is great news for anyone wanting to earn extra cash or build a business on eBay,” said Lorrie Norrington, president of eBay Marketplaces. “Our new success-based pricing makes eBay more attractive and competitive than ever. We are focused on helping sellers win and giving buyers the best deals online. So whether you want to turn the stuff in your garage into vacation money, become an eBay entrepreneur or scale your business, we are there for you with selling formats, tools and pricing that offer choice and opportunity.”
Beginning March 30, eBay will offer two pricing packages sold to buyers in the United States:
For sellers who list items occasionally, new “eBay Everyday” rates. Auction-style listings with a start price of 99 cents or less will be free (with no insertion fees for up to 100 listings per month). When an item sells, the seller will pay a flat final value fee of 9 percent of the sale price – and never more than $50. If an item doesn’t sell, the seller pays nothing. Auction listings typically are the ideal format for people who sell occasionally on eBay. Regardless of item or price, auction listings offer maximum search exposure based on time-ending-soonest auction-based search results, and the format helps sellers with occasional listings get the best value.
For sellers who list often, new “eBay Stores” subscription rates offer insertion fees as low as 3 cents per listing for 30 days—a 90 percent reduction over current rates. Larger volume sellers with this “3-cent store” premium rate can move thousands of items at high velocity with full search exposure. Subscription rates offer basic, anchor and premium store pricing options, depending on the size of a seller’s business.
With the new pricing a seller with 250 listings per month would save $80 or $960 a year in insertion fees. In addition, with these changes eBay’s current store inventory format will be discontinued and will no longer have separate search functionality from core fixed-price listings. With the new eBay Stores rate package, all fixed priced inventory on eBay will have exposure through eBay’s main search functionality, increasing visibility for sellers and improving the search experience for buyers.
Sellers who want to determine which pricing option will work best for their listings when the changes take place in March can use eBay’s Fee Illustrator: http://pages.ebay.com/sellerinformation/news/FeeIllustrator2010.html.
Along with the simplified pricing changes, eBay announced that, effective today, it is expanding to all buyers its eBay Buyer Protection program, which the company has been piloting over the past year. eBay Buyer Protection adds an unprecedented level of customer support and trust to the world’s largest online marketplace. Along with eBay’s Top-rated seller program, which was introduced in October 2009 and helps buyers easily identify sellers who consistently provide great service (as rated by other buyers), eBay Buyer Protection offers buyers even greater confidence that when they buy on eBay, they’ll be covered.
Through eBay Buyer Protection, buyers will have access to customer support specialists seven days a week, as well as a money-back offer for most purchases should a problem arise and the seller is unable to resolve the issue. eBay Buyer Protection covers items paid with PayPal or any other approved payment method. This program, along with Vehicle Protection Program and Business Equipment Protection Program, covers almost every item purchased on eBay.com. Customers can see the specific coverage for an item on the “view item” page or can read more at http://pages.ebay.com/coverage/index.html.
“We’ve made enormous progress in creating a great customer experience on eBay.com,” said Norrington. “Buyers already benefit from the highest quality service offered by our Top-rated sellers. With eBay Buyer Protection, customers can shop with confidence as they take advantage of the great deals and selection eBay sellers offer. We’ve now got you covered on eBay every day.”
About eBay Inc.
Founded in 1995 in San Jose, Calif., eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) connects millions of buyers and sellers globally on a daily basis through eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, and PayPal, which enables individuals and businesses to securely, easily and quickly send and receive online payments. We also reach millions through specialized marketplaces such as StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace, and eBay Classifieds sites, which together have a presence in more than 1,000 cities around the world. For more information about the company and our global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
VocaLink buys out joint venture partner in OneVu
VocaLink, the international payment transaction specialist, today announced that it has bought out its joint venture partner, Fiserv, to become the sole owner of OneVu, the consolidated electronic bill and data presentment service. Miles Quitmann, OneVu’s Managing Director has taken the decision to leave the company at the end of January to pursue new opportunities. Fred Bar, Managing Director Euro Services will take functional responsibility for OneVu and complete the integration into VocaLink’s service portfolio.
OneVu is a critical online banking service for many of the UK’s leading corporates and banks including Lloyds Banking Group and The Royal Bank of Scotland. OneVu already has 280 million bills under management and is supporting its corporate customers in their move away from costly paper bills, reducing their impact on the environment. By consolidating a number of online bills, UK consumers can benefit from reduced prices and the convenience of having a number of household bills in one secure place.
Marion King, Chief Executive Officer at VocaLink, commented “By integrating OneVu into VocaLink we can deliver greater efficiency to our banking customers and expand our retail service. VocaLink is well placed to help OneVu grow and launch new services that benefit both corporates and consumers. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Miles for his considerable contribution in leading OneVu and successfully building the customer base and service portfolio.“
OneVu is a critical online banking service for many of the UK’s leading corporates and banks including Lloyds Banking Group and The Royal Bank of Scotland. OneVu already has 280 million bills under management and is supporting its corporate customers in their move away from costly paper bills, reducing their impact on the environment. By consolidating a number of online bills, UK consumers can benefit from reduced prices and the convenience of having a number of household bills in one secure place.
Marion King, Chief Executive Officer at VocaLink, commented “By integrating OneVu into VocaLink we can deliver greater efficiency to our banking customers and expand our retail service. VocaLink is well placed to help OneVu grow and launch new services that benefit both corporates and consumers. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Miles for his considerable contribution in leading OneVu and successfully building the customer base and service portfolio.“
Friday, January 29, 2010
KTC’s online community flourishes and invites the fan page to find “KTC Travel Master” the best travel webmasters for travel-bound.
Mr. Staporn Sirisinha, Senior Executive Vice President - Leisure Marketing Department, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, said “Our online travel community KTC World website has been very successful. So far more than 15,000 people have signed up as members. To celebrate the third anniversary of our travel portal site, we have decided to introduce our latest campaign titled “KTC Travel Master” to identify two travel-bound webmasters –one male, one female— from candidates who pitch their stories to online community members via www.ktcworld.co.th. The two webmasters with greatest number of votes will be presented with travel package to the destination of their choosing worth over 200,000 Baht each.
Recently, KTC already selected 12 candidates –six males, six females- finalists. Members of the online community and the general public can vote for their favorite webmaster from now until February 14th, 2010 at www.ktcworld.co.th. One person may vote twice. Results will be announced on February 19th, 2010 at www.ktc.co.th.
Recently, KTC already selected 12 candidates –six males, six females- finalists. Members of the online community and the general public can vote for their favorite webmaster from now until February 14th, 2010 at www.ktcworld.co.th. One person may vote twice. Results will be announced on February 19th, 2010 at www.ktc.co.th.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
PayPal Goes Mobile PayPal Users Can Now Send Money[i]or Check Their Accounts On The Go
PayPal announced today that its new mobile application is now available to mobile users in APAC. iPhone, Blackberry and Android phone users can download the PayPal application for free via the respective app stores. Users of other mobile handsets can access it via their WAP browser.
The PayPal mobile application allows users to quickly and securely send money for personal payments such as paying back money owed to a friend or splitting the cost of a dinner bill, etc. PayPal members can also check their account balances and view their past transaction history whilst on the go. To ensure mobile payments remain secure, each transaction is confirmed by a password.
Additionally, to celebrate the launch of this new service, PayPal is offering a 10 percent rebate on purchases made via PayPal mobile at this year’s Singapore Tat2 Show (http://www.tattoo.com.sg/). Attendees who pay for their tattoo using PayPal via their mobile phone at the show can qualify for the rebate.
“Consumers today want fast, secure and convenient methods of conducting their online financial transactions,” said Rahul Shinghal, Regional Mobile Manager for PayPal Asia Pacific. “With a mobile penetration rate of 131 percent[ii], it is clearly evident that the mobile phone is an essential part of daily life here in Singapore. PayPal’s availability on the mobile is a natural development for us as we strive to provide our users here with the most convenient and secure online transaction experience available. With PayPal’s new mobile application, users can now securely manage their money online and send money for payments quickly, both locally and around the world.”
The PayPal mobile application is free to download at:
BlackBerry App World: www.blackberry.com/appworld
iPhone: www.apple.com/iphone/apps-for-iphone
Other phones: m.paypal.com/sg
For more information on PayPal mobile, please visit https://www.paypal.com/sg/cgi-bin/webscr cmd=xpt/Marketing/mobile/MobileiPhone-outside
PayPal is a leader in safer online payments with more than 78 million active accounts[iii] in 190 markets around the world. This global reach, paired with the growth of mobile phone penetration, will enable a safer and easy way to send mobile payments. Users can send personal payments to anyone in their contact list, eliminating the need to remember email addresses and phone numbers. Users can also check their recent history and account balance directly from their mobile device.
About PayPal
PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online. The service allows members to send money without disclosing financial information, with the flexibility to pay using their account balances and credit cards. With more than 78 million active accounts in 190 markets and 24 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global ecommerce. The company's open payment platform, PayPal X, allows developers to build innovative payment applications on multiple platforms and devices.
In the U.S., PayPal is the most preferred payment service on the Web after Visa. In the UK and Australia, PayPal is the most preferred payment service on the Web[iv].
PayPal’s Total Payment Volume, the total value of transactions in 2008 represented nearly 9 percent of global e-commerce[v].
PayPal is headquartered in San Jose, California. Its international headquarters (PayPal Pte. Ltd.), is located in Singapore.
PayPal is an eBay company. More information about the company can be found at www.paypal.com/sg
Consumer advisory - PayPal Pte. Ltd., the holder of PayPal's stored value facility, does not require the approval of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Users are advised to read the terms and conditions available at www.paypal.com/sg carefully before use.
The PayPal mobile application allows users to quickly and securely send money for personal payments such as paying back money owed to a friend or splitting the cost of a dinner bill, etc. PayPal members can also check their account balances and view their past transaction history whilst on the go. To ensure mobile payments remain secure, each transaction is confirmed by a password.
Additionally, to celebrate the launch of this new service, PayPal is offering a 10 percent rebate on purchases made via PayPal mobile at this year’s Singapore Tat2 Show (http://www.tattoo.com.sg/). Attendees who pay for their tattoo using PayPal via their mobile phone at the show can qualify for the rebate.
“Consumers today want fast, secure and convenient methods of conducting their online financial transactions,” said Rahul Shinghal, Regional Mobile Manager for PayPal Asia Pacific. “With a mobile penetration rate of 131 percent[ii], it is clearly evident that the mobile phone is an essential part of daily life here in Singapore. PayPal’s availability on the mobile is a natural development for us as we strive to provide our users here with the most convenient and secure online transaction experience available. With PayPal’s new mobile application, users can now securely manage their money online and send money for payments quickly, both locally and around the world.”
The PayPal mobile application is free to download at:
BlackBerry App World: www.blackberry.com/appworld
iPhone: www.apple.com/iphone/apps-for-iphone
Other phones: m.paypal.com/sg
For more information on PayPal mobile, please visit https://www.paypal.com/sg/cgi-bin/webscr cmd=xpt/Marketing/mobile/MobileiPhone-outside
PayPal is a leader in safer online payments with more than 78 million active accounts[iii] in 190 markets around the world. This global reach, paired with the growth of mobile phone penetration, will enable a safer and easy way to send mobile payments. Users can send personal payments to anyone in their contact list, eliminating the need to remember email addresses and phone numbers. Users can also check their recent history and account balance directly from their mobile device.
About PayPal
PayPal is the faster, safer way to pay and get paid online. The service allows members to send money without disclosing financial information, with the flexibility to pay using their account balances and credit cards. With more than 78 million active accounts in 190 markets and 24 currencies around the world, PayPal enables global ecommerce. The company's open payment platform, PayPal X, allows developers to build innovative payment applications on multiple platforms and devices.
In the U.S., PayPal is the most preferred payment service on the Web after Visa. In the UK and Australia, PayPal is the most preferred payment service on the Web[iv].
PayPal’s Total Payment Volume, the total value of transactions in 2008 represented nearly 9 percent of global e-commerce[v].
PayPal is headquartered in San Jose, California. Its international headquarters (PayPal Pte. Ltd.), is located in Singapore.
PayPal is an eBay company. More information about the company can be found at www.paypal.com/sg
Consumer advisory - PayPal Pte. Ltd., the holder of PayPal's stored value facility, does not require the approval of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Users are advised to read the terms and conditions available at www.paypal.com/sg carefully before use.
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