[2016-11-22]iPayYou is Bringing Bitcoin to Amazon

[WishICanTurnBackTime]

iPayYou is Bringing Bitcoin to Amazon

Is it fair to say that Amazon and bitcoin have had a rocky relationship?
While major selling-havens like Overstock.com have been quick to embrace the digital currency’s stamina, the same cannot be said about Amazon. Bitcoin payments have never been advocated or accepted through the online mega-platform, but it looks as though things are changing.
Amazon has begun accepting bitcoins “indirectly.” No, customers cannot actually use bitcoin to pay for goods and services yet, but transferring bitcoin to USD is certainly accepted. Amazon Direct now allows consumers to transfer any dollar amount from their bitcoin wallets with iPayYou to Amazon.
This is likely to stir a commotion. With the holiday season coming up, Amazon will soon see its numbers rising, and with events like Bitcoin Black Friday just around the corner, the savings could be endless, so it’s a fine time for the fuse to take place.

http://www.newsbtc.com/2016/11/22/37173/

[Coin-Keeper]

This is a good starting point.  A major seller like Amazon could do wonders promoting the visibility of BTC.  Especially if they do some marketing like giving a discount for using BTC instead of a credit card.  Remember there is a decent fee to use a credit card for the seller.  Just an idea!

[Dassi]

Amazon added bitcoin because it does not want to be left of the latest trend - it won't be good for business if it's the only major online store yet to accept crypto.

[crazywack]

It's about time. All though it's only one less step then using gyft.

[Pawar]

wow! This is so exciting. When are they doing to do it?